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
Who gets the risks? The risks are given to the consumer, the unsuspecting consumer and the poor work force. And who gets the benefits? The benefits are only for the corporations, for the money makers. Cesar Chavez benefitconsumercorporation Change image and 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
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
When poor people get involved in a long conflict, such as a strike or a civil rights drive, and the pressure increases each day, there is a deep need for spiritual advice. Without it, we see families crumble, leadership weaken, and hard workers grow tired. Cesar Chavez advicecivilconflict share on social
In some cases non-violence requires more militancy than violence. Cesar Chavez casemilitancyrequire 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
What we do know absolutely is that human lives are worth more than grapes and that innocent-looking grapes on the table may disguise poisonous residues hidden deep inside where washing cannot reach. Cesar Chavez absolutelydeepdisguise 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
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
