True wealth is not measured in money or status or power. It is measured in the legacy we leave behind for those we love and those we inspire.

it is clearly evident that our path travels through a valley of teas well known to all farm workers, because in all valleys the way of the farm worker has bene one of sacrifice for generations. Our sweat and our blood have fallen on this land to make other men rich. This Pilgrimage is a witness to the suffering we have seen for generations.

We're going to pray a lot and picket a lot.

...many have the idea that organizing people is very difficult, but it isn't. It becomes difficult only at the point where you begin to see other things that are easier. But if you are willing to give the time and make the sacrifice, it's not that difficult to organize.

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

In this world it is possible to achieve great material wealth, to live an opulent life. But a life built upon those things alone leaves a shallow legacy. In the end, we will be judged by other standards.

When you have people together who believe in something very strongly - whether it's religion or politics or unions - things happen.