The road to social justice for the farm worker is the road of unionization. Our cause, our strike against table grapes and our international boycott are all founded upon our deep conviction that the form of collective self-help, which is unionization, holds far more hope for the farm worker than any other single approach, whether public or private. This conviction is what brings spirit, high hope and optimism to everything we do.
Cesar ChavezThere's no reason to be non-violent. There's no challenge unless you are living for people.
Cesar ChavezViolence just hurts those who are already hurt...Instead of exposing the brutality of the oppressor, it justifies it.
Cesar ChavezWe must understand that the highest form of freedom carries with it the greatest measure of discipline.
Cesar ChavezFarm workers everywhere are angry and worried that we cannot win without violence. We have proved it before through persistence, hard work, faith and willingness to sacrifice. We can win and keep our own self-respect and build a great union that will secure the spirit of all people if we do it through a re-dedication and re-commitment to the struggle for justice through non-violence.
Cesar Chavez