Cesar Chavez Quotes

Students must have initiative; they should not be mere imitators. They must learn to think and act for themselves--and be free. - Cesar Chavez

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

Preservation of one's own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures. - Cesar Chavez

Our language is the reflection of ourselves. A language is an exact reflection of the character and growth of its speakers. - Cesar Chavez

Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed. You cannot uneducate the person who has learned to read. You cannot humiliate the person who feels pride. You cannot oppress the people who are not afraid anymore. We have seen the future, and the future is ours. - Cesar Chavez

Non-violence is not inaction. It is not discussion. It is not for the timid or weak... Non-violence is hard work. It is the willingness to sacrifice. It is the patience to win. - Cesar Chavez

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

In some cases non-violence requires more militancy than violence. - Cesar Chavez

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