Cesar Chavez Quote

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The Cesar Chavez Quote

Cesar Chavez, one of America's heroes, helped thousands of farm workers get a better life. He started organizations that helped the migrant farm workers. Before Cesar Chavez dropped out of school to go support his family, he believed that when you are finish with your education it is a responsibility to contribute to the community.

When you finish school, you should use your education to improve the lives of others in your community. Education is the greatest thing you can use to improve the lives of others. With a college degree, it shows that you can make a difference in the world. We cannot just leave and forget about our community after becoming successful. A community is not just a bunch of neighbors, but it is people. The quote "The end of all education should surely be service to others" should get to people mind, that life isn't all about money.

It isn't about how much money you make at your job. Money doesn't mean anything. It is just a piece of paper that has some value. But your job should be paying enough to support your family.

Community contribution such as straight cash or donation to such group are good. Contributing to our community is a right thing to do, it can only strengthen the success of our community. Leaving your community behind and keeping the success to yourself is not a righteous thing to do.. It gave you an education, a safe place to live, and everything you needed to succeed.

As my responsibility as a part of my community I must do my best to contribute to the community. I have just started High School and beginning to do some community service hours. I volunteer twice a month, just helping around the...