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Cesar Chavez was a non-violent activist for the rights of the Mexican American farm workers. He worked to give farm workers rights, a fair wage and dignity.
He helped unionise and gain respect for exploited workers.
Preservation of one’s own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures.
Variety is the spice of life provided it does not produce intolerance, disrespect or violence.
If you really want to make a friend, go to someone’s house and eat with him… the people who give you their food give you their heart.
You do not get to know someone until you’ve shared a meal.
You are never strong enough that you don’t need help.
None of us are. Together we are strong.
There is no such thing as defeat in non-violence.
It has been proved time and time again. You cannot defeat determined non-violence. It has the moral high ground.
Real education should consist of drawing the goodness and the best out of our own students. What better books can there be than the book of humanity?
Too true! Education is development not rote learning. If we do not produce creative caring people we are wasting our time.
Students must have initiative; they should not be mere imitators. They must learn to think and act for themselves – and be free.
Education is liberating not imprisonment. It is the most enjoyable experience of all.
There is no substitute for hard work, 23 or 24 hours a day. And there is no substitute for patience and acceptance.
You do not get anywhere without hard work and application (unless you are born rich and exploit others).
Our language is the reflection of ourselves. A language is an exact reflection of the character and growth of its speakers.
Language is a window to the soul.
We need to help students and parents cherish and preserve the ethnic and cultural diversity that nourishes and strengthens this community – and this nation.
Cultural diversity is enriching! Mongrels have more vigour!
The fight is never about grapes or lettuce. It is always about people.
And nature, and the planet, and the plants and animals!