Chavez once said acting in a non-violent way is "the truest act of courage" because with courage, sacrifice, and hope, Cesar provided service to others and dedicated his life to bring justice, dignity, and respect.
Influenced by Mahatma Gandhi, and the Southern civil rights movement, Cesar commited to non-violence even when facing violent attacks from growers.
He claimed: “I am convinced that the truest act of courage, the strongest act of humanity, is to sacrifice ourselves for others in a totally non violent struggle for justice.”
