The first principle of non-violent action is that of non-cooperation with everything humiliating.
CESAR CHAVEZWe need to help students and parents cherish and preserve the ethnic and cultural diversity that nourishes and strengthens this community – and this nation.
More Cesar Chavez Quotes
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What I do shows people what kind of person I am.
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I became a vegetarian after realizing that animals feel afraid, cold, hungry and unhappy like we do. I feel very deeply about vegetarianism and the animal kingdom.
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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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There is no substitute for hard work, 23 or 24 hours a day. And there is no substitute for patience and acceptance.
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If you give yourself totally to the nonviolence struggle for peace and justice you also find that people give you their hearts and you will never go hungry and never be alone.
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Being of service is not enough. You must become a servant of the people. When you do, you can demand their commitment in return.
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When you sacrifice, you force others to sacrifice. It’s an extremely powerful weapon.
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Our language is the reflection of ourselves. A language is an exact reflection of the character and growth of its speakers.
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We have looked into the future and the future is ours.
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Our language is the reflection of ourselves.
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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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It is my deepest belief that only by giving our lives do we find life.
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Self dedication is a spiritual experience.
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I am an organizer, not a union leader. A good organizer has to work hard and long. There are no shortcuts. You just keep talking to people, working with them, sharing, exchanging and they come along.
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Those who are willing to sacrifice and be of service have very little difficulty with people. They know what they are all about. People can’t help but want to be near them. They help them; they work with them. That’s what love is all about. It starts with your heart and radiates out.
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