It is my deepest belief that only by giving our lives do we find life.
CESAR CHAVEZOur language is the reflection of ourselves.
More Cesar Chavez Quotes
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The only ones who make things change are fanatics. If you’re not a fanatic around here, you can’t cut it.
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Real education should consist of drawing the goodness and the best out of our own students. What better books can there be than the book of humanity?
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A symbol is an important thing. That is why we chose an Aztec eagle. It gives pride. When people see it they know it means dignity.
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The end of all knowledge must be the building up of character.
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You know, if people are not pacifists, it’s not their fault. It’s because society puts them in that spot. You’ve got to change it. You don’t just change a man – you’ve got to change his environment as you do it.
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Our very lives are dependent, for sustenance, on the sweat and sacrifice of the campesinos. Children of farm workers should be as proud of their parents’ professions as other children are of theirs.
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The love for justice that is in us is not only the best part of our being but it is also the most true to our nature.
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What is at stake is human dignity. If a man is not accorded respect he cannot respect himself and if he does not respect himself, he cannot demand it.
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Because we have suffered, and we are not afraid to suffer in order to survive, we are ready to give up everything – even our lives – in our struggle for justice.
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We believe that unions have always been about much more than the industries in which they operate. The fight is never about grapes or lettuce, It is always about people.
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In giving of yourself, you will discover a whole new life full of.
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When you have people together who believe in something very strongly – whether it’s religion or politics or unions – things happen.
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Dr. King challenged us to work for a greater humanity. I only hope that we are worthy of his challenge.
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There’s no turning back. We will win. We are winning because ours is a revolution of mind and heart.
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Students must have initiative; they should not be mere imitators. They must learn to think and act for themselves – and be free.
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