Cesar Chavez Quotes & Sayings

“We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community... Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own.”

“It is possible to become discouraged about the injustice we see everywhere. But God did not promise us that the world would be humane and just. He gives us the gift of life and allows us to choose the way we will use our limited time on earth. It is an awesome opportunity.”

“Preservation of one's own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures.”

“Our language is the reflection of ourselves. A language is an exact reflection of the character and growth of its speakers.”

“If you really want to make a friend, go to someone's house and eat with him... the people who give you their food give you their heart.”

“We need to help students and parents cherish and preserve the ethnic and cultural diversity that nourishes and strengthens this community - and this nation.”

“There is no such thing as defeat in non-violence.”

“You are never strong enough that you don't need help.”

“The fight is never about grapes or lettuce. It is always about people.”

“In some cases non-violence requires more militancy than violence.”