Abbe Pierre quotes

Abbé Pierre was a French clergyman, resistance fighter, and founder of the Emmaus movement, dedicated to helping the poor and homeless. His tireless humanitarian work made him one of France’s most beloved public figures. He inspired countless people through his compassion and fight against social injustice. Here are 14 of his quotes:

What I would say to the young men and women who are beset by hopelessness and doubt is that they should go and see what is being done on the ground to fight poverty, not like going to the zoo but to take action, to open their hearts and their consciences. (Abbe Pierre)
The process of my transformation came to a head with my discovery of St. Francis of Assisi during a pilgrimage I went on with a scout troop from my school. View quote
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It's not enough to attend church and pray every Sunday; you have to act. View quote
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Illness has always brought me nearer to a state of grace. View quote
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When they are assailed by despair, young people should let universal concerns into their lives. View quote
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I came from a wealthy family. I made over my share of the estate to various charities. View quote
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After the war, prompted by the Cardinal Archbishop of Paris, I entered Parliament so that a priest could speak out for the poor, as canon law at that time still permitted. View quote
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My family background was deeply Christian. View quote
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Those seven years in the cloister were the key to my life. View quote
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Providence was well aware what lay ahead for me, and my Capuchin training was to prepare me for it. View quote
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Hope is not a matter of age. (Abbe Pierre)
The question I asked Georges has now become a general one - You, who thought you were superfluous, who thought there was no place for you in society, not only are you not superfluous, you are needed and so those who were beggars become givers. View quote
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People are needed to take up the challenge, strong people, who proclaim the truth, throw it in people's faces, and do what they can with their own two hands. View quote
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It's true that humanity has seen a succession of crises, wars and atrocities, but this negative side is offset by advances in technology and cultural exchanges. View quote
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Abbe Pierre

Abbe Pierre - Image
Photo: Studio Harcourt, CC BY 3.0
Occupation: French Clergyman
Born: August 5, 1912
Died: January 22, 2007
Quotes count: 14

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