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 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.
I'll work to ensure that every single refugee who seeks asylum in the United States has a fair chance to tell his or her story. This is the least we can offer people fleeing persecution and devastation.
It is unconscionable for Russia to force Ukrainian citizens into Russia, and put them in what will basically be concentration and prisoner camps.
We have a shared destiny, a shared responsibility to save the world from those who attempt to destroy it.
If we believe that a person seeking refuge is to be pitied, feared, despised, and looked down upon, we are doing ourselves a disservice.
We're all human, aren't we? Every human life is worth the same, and worth saving.
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