There is no such thing as defeat in non-violence..

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 ….

Only when we have become nonviolent towards all life will we have learned to live well with others..

The thing that we have going for us is that people are willing to sacrifice themselves..

...So they are trying to do something about it. They are not doing it by seeking charity. They are not begging at the welfare office. They are not, l….

Nonviolence is really tough. You don't practice nonviolence at conferences; you practice it on picket-lines..

Students must have initiative; they should not be mere imitators. They must learn to think and act for themselves - and be free..

Non-violence is not inaction. It is not discussion. It is not for the timid or weak... Non-violence is hard work..

I became a vegetarian after realizing that animals feel afraid, cold, hungry and unhappy like we do. I feel very deeply about vegetarianism and the a….

The basis for peace is respecting all creatures..

Never, never is it possible to reach someone if you become angry or bitter only love and gentleness can do it. Maybe not this time but maybe the next….

We are organizers at heart. Most of us in the movement take great pride in being able to put things together..

If you are interested in preventing animal suffering, the first thing you should give up is eggs and milk, because the animals who produce those food….

Concentration is inspiration. You must be completely overtaken by your work and your subject. Only then do all your influences and experience come up….

Those who are willing to sacrifice and be of service have very little difficulty with people. They know what they are all about. People can't help bu….

Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed..

it is clearly evident that our path travels through a valley of teas well known to all farm workers, because in all valleys the way of the farm worke….

Today, the growers are like a punch-drunk old boxer who doesn't know he's past his prime. The times are changing. The political and social environmen….

Our struggle is not easy. Those who oppose our cause are rich and powerful and they have many allies in high places. We are poor. Our allies are few.….

This is the beginning of a social movement in fact and not in pronouncements. We seek our basic, God - given rights as human beings...We shall do it ….

The people who give you their food give you their heart..