When any person suffers for someone in greater need, that person is a human.
Interpretation
True humanity is demonstrated when one sacrifices for the benefit of others.
Cesar Chavez emphasizes the essence of humanity by suggesting that the true measure of a person lies in their willingness to endure suffering or make sacrifices for those who are in greater need. This quote serves as a reminder that compassion and empathy towards others, especially those who are vulnerable, define our humanity.
In practice
This quote could be used during a speech about volunteerism to inspire people to help those less fortunate.
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 animal kingdom. It was my dog Boycott who led me to question the right of humans to eat other sentient beings.
I think one of the great, great problems...is confusing people to the point where they become immobile. In fact, the more things people can find out for themselves, the more vigor the organization is going to have.
In the final analysis it doesn't really matter what the political system is...We don't need perfect political systems; we need perfect participation.
There is enough love and good will in our movement to give energy to our struggle and still have plenty left over to break down and change the climate of hate and fear around us.
Our union represents a breaking away...represents sharing a power, represent questioning, represents a new force...however long it takes, we are geared for a struggle.
Every time we sit at a table at night or in the morning to enjoy the fruits and grain and vegetables from our good earth, remember that they come from the work of men and women and children who have been exploited for generations.
The world has only one border. It is called humanity. The differences between us are small compared to our shared humanity. Put humans first.
I will never tire of repeating this: what the poor need the most is not pity but love. They need to feel respect for their human dignity, which is neither less nor different from the dignity of any other human being.
The great powers of the world may have done wonders in giving the world an industrial and military look but the great gift still has to come from Africa - giving the world a more human face.
We learned that orphans are easier to ignore before you know their names. They are easier to ignore before you see their faces. It is easier to pretend theyβre not real before you hold them in your arms. But once you do, everything changes.
The destiny of world civilization depends upon providing a decent standard of living for all mankind.
We're all human, aren't we? Every human life is worth the same, and worth saving.
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