We draw our strength from the very despair in which we have been forced to live. We shall endure. Cesar Chavez despairdrawendure Change image and share on social
When we are really honest with ourselves we must admit our lives are all that really belong to us. So it is how we use our lives that determines the kind of men we are. Cesar Chavez admitbelongdetermine Change image and share on social
It is my deepest belief that only by giving our lives do we find life. I am convinced that the truest act of courage, the strongest act of manliness is to sacrifice ourselves for others in a totally non-violent struggle for justice. Cesar Chavez actbeliefconvince share on social
We farm workers are closest to food production. We were the first to recognize the serious health hazards of agriculture pesticides to both consumers and ourselves. Cesar Chavez agriculturecloseconsumer Change image and share on social
In some cases non-violence requires more militancy than violence. Cesar Chavez casemilitancyrequire Change image and share on social
From the depth of need and despair, people can work together, can organize themselves to solve their own problems and fill their own needs with dignity and strength. Cesar Chavez depthdespairdignity Change image and share on social
There is no law for farm labor organizing, save the law of the jungle. Cesar Chavez farmjunglelabor Change image and share on social
We need to help students and parents cherish and preserve the ethnic and cultural diversity that nourishes and strengthens this community - and this nation. Cesar Chavez cherishcommunitycultural Change image and share on social
Preservation of one's own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures. Cesar Chavez contemptculturedisrespect Change image and share on social
Students must have initiative; they should not be mere imitators. They must learn to think and act for themselves - and be free. Cesar Chavez actfreeimitator Change image and share on social
