“We have suffered, and we are not afraid to suffer in order to win our cause.”

— César Chávez, The Plan of Delano (1965)

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.”

“Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself.”

“Anxiety destroys scale, and suffering makes us lose perspective.”

“Turn your wounds into wisdom.”

“No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.”

“When in doubt, tell the truth.”

“Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater.”