Our very lives are dependent, for sustenance, on the sweat and sacrifice of the campesinos. Children of farm workers should be as proud of their parents' professions as other children are of theirs.

You cannot oppress the people who are not afraid anymore.

The end of all knowledge must be the building up of character.

Because we have suffered, and we are not afraid to suffer in order to survive, we are ready to give up everything - even our lives - in our struggle for justice.

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

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

Being of service is not enough. You must become a servant of the people. When you do, you can demand their commitment in return.