Years of misguided teaching have resulted in the destruction of the best in our society, in our cultures and in the environment.

The basis for peace is respecting all creatures.

Non violence means people in action. People have to understand that with non-violence goes a hell of a lot of organization.

Today, the growers are like a punch-drunk old boxer who doesn't know he's past his prime. The times are changing. The political and social environment has changed. The chickens are coming home to roost - and the time to account for past sins is approaching.

The picket line is the best place to train organizers. One day on the picket line is where a man makes his commitment. The longer on the picket line, the stronger the commitment. A lot of workers think they make their commitment by walking off the job when nobody sees them. But you get a guy to walk off the field when his boss is watching and, in front of the other guys, throw down his tools and march right to the picket line, that is the guy who makes our strike. The picket line is a beautiful thing because it makes a man more human.

When you sacrifice, you force others to sacrifice. It's an extremely powerful weapon.

In the final analysis it doesn't really matter what the political system is...We don't need perfect political systems; we need perfect participation.