More Words of Wisdom:

Ceasar Chavez

Cesar Chavez, a farm worker, labor organizer and activist, Cesar Chavez organized strikes and boycotts to press for better wages and working conditions.

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

"In some cases non-violence requires more militancy than violence."

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

"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."

"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."

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

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