Cesar Chavez Nonviolence Quotes & Sayings

Through Gandhi and my own life experience, I have learned about nonviolence. I believe that human life is a very special gift from God, and that no one has a right to take that away in any cause, however just. I am convinced that nonviolence is more powerful than violence. — Cesar Chavez

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

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

If you give yourself totally to the nonviolence struggle for peace and justice you also find that people give you their hearts and you will never go hungry and never be alone. — Cesar Chavez

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