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. -Cesar Chavez Time
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 Health
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 Strength
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 Men
We draw our strength from the very despair in which we have been forced to live. We shall endure. -Cesar Chavez Strength
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? -Cesar Chavez Best
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. -Cesar Chavez God
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. -Cesar Chavez Life
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. -Cesar Chavez Food
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 Leadership
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 Food
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 Courage
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? -Cesar Chavez Education
There is no substitute for hard work, 23 or 24 hours a day. And there is no substitute for patience and acceptance. -Cesar Chavez Patience
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 Money
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 Work
