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.
Cesar ChavezNon-violence is not inaction. It is not discussion. It is not for the timid or weak... Non-violence is hard work.
Cesar ChavezIn the no-nonsense school of adversity, which we did not choose for ourselves, we are learning how to operate a labor union.
Cesar ChavezWe'll organize workers in this movement as long as we're willing to sacrifice. The moment we stop sacrificing, we stop organizing.
Cesar ChavezWe know what unions have done for other people. We have seen it and we have studied and we have cherished the idea of unionism. We have seen the history and development of unions in this country and we tell the growers that we want nothing more, but that we want our own union and we are going to fight for it as long as it takes.
Cesar Chavez