“Dr. King challenged us to work for a greater humanity.”

— César Chávez, "Lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." (speech, 12 January 1990)

About César Chávez

1927 – 1993

American labor leader and civil-rights activist, co-founder of the United Farm Workers.

“Dr. King realized that the only real wealth comes from helping others.”

“Our sweat and our blood have fallen on this land to make other men rich.”

“We seek our basic, God-given rights as human beings.”

“I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat.”

“Give us the tools and we will finish the job.”

“The fact is the sweetest dream that labor knows.”

“The poet shall not spend his time in unneeded work.”

“Make every effort to change things you do not like.”

“We hired truly great people and gave them the room to do great work.”