I have met many, many farm workers and friends who love justice and who are willing to sacrifice for what is right. They have a quality about them that reminds me of the beatitudes. They are living examples that Jesus' promise is true: they have ben hungry and thirsty for righteousness and they have been satisfied. They are determined, patient people who believe in life and who give strength to others. They have given me more love and hope and strength than they will ever know.

What is at stake is human dignity. If a man is not accorded respect he cannot respect himself and if he does not respect himself, he cannot demand it.

The basis for peace is respecting all creatures.

We are organizers at heart. Most of us in the movement take great pride in being able to put things together.

In non-violence the cause has to be just and clear as well as the means.

It takes a lot of punishment to be able to do anything to change the social order.

Grant me courage to serve others; For in service there is true life.