Children Quote by Cesar Chavez
“Our very lives are dependent, for sustenance, on the sweat and sacrifice of the campesinos. Children of farm workers should be as proud of their parents' professions as other children are of theirs.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Farm Workers Rally, 1970
Our survival depends on farm workers' labor; their sacrifices should be honored and their children proud of their heritage.
In simple terms: Farm workers' labor sustains us; their children should feel pride.
Key Takeaway
Respect and value farm workers.
Themes
labor
sacrifice
pride
social justice
Mood
empathetic
determined
Type
advocacy
inspirational
When to use this quote
- agricultural policy
- education curricula
- community events
Key Concepts
sustainability
social equity
dignity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can society better support farm workers?
- What actions can children take to honor their parents' work?
A Different Perspective
Recognition alone may not improve wages or conditions.
