Tao Te Ching
César Chavez César Estrada Chávez
(César Estrada Chávez)
1927 – 1993 CE
Iconic "folk saint,” Mexican-American farm laborer, civil rights activist, grass roots organizer, co-founder of the the United Farm Workers union; Cesar Chavez used nonviolent but spirited methods to further the rights and living standards of farm workers. Nominated 3 times for the Nobel Peace Prize, given the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and inducted into the California Hall of Fame; he promoted and practiced non-violence, vegetarianism, and Hispanic empowerment helping to establish collective bargaining for farmworkers.
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American (USA) Christian Hispanic Politicians
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Quotes by César Chavez (8 quotes)
“Sí, se puede" (Spanish for "Yes, one can" or, roughly, "Yes, it can be done")”
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“To make a great dream come true, the first requirement is a great capacity to dream; the second is persistence.”
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“the highest form of freedom carries with it the greatest measure of discipline”
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“History will judge societies and governments — and their institutions — not by how big they are or how well they serve the rich and the powerful, but by how effectively they respond to the needs of the poor and the helpless.”
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“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.”
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“Kindness and compassion toward all living things is the mark of a civilized society.”
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“Preservation of one's own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures.”
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“There is no substitute for hard work, 23 or 24 hours a day. And there is no substitute for patience and acceptance”
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