9 Cesar Chavez Quotes on Education

Cesar Chavez quotes on education

35. A word as to the education of the heart. We don't believe that this can be imparted through books; it can only be imparted through the loving touch of the teacher.

80. Organizing is an educational process. The best educational process in the union is the picket line and the boycott. You learn about life.

91. Real education should consist of drawing the goodness and the best out of our own students. What better books can there be than the book of humanity?

95. Students must have initiative; they should not be mere imitators. They must learn to think and act for themselves - and be free.

98. The end of all education should surely be service to others.

100. The end of all knowledge must be the building up of character.

120. There is so much human potential wasted by poverty, so many children are forced to quit school and go to work.

140. We need to help students and parents cherish and preserve the ethnic and cultural diversity that nourishes and strengthens this community - and this nation.

152. Years of misguided teaching have resulted in the destruction of the best in our society, in our cultures and in the environment.