Voice of the Day: Cesar Chavez | Sojourners

Voice of the Day: Cesar Chavez

 When we are really honest with ourselves, we must admit that our lives are all that really belong to us. So it is how we use our lives that determines what kind of men we are. It is my deepest belief that only by giving our lives do we find life. I am convinced that the truest act of courage, the strongest act of manliness is to sacrifice ourselves for others in totally noviolent struggle for justice. To be a man is to suffer for others. God help us to be men! - Cesar Chavez + Sign up to receive our quote of the day via e-mail

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