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. — Abbe Pierre Copy Share Image
The question I asked Georges has now become a general one - You, who thought you were superfluous, who thought there was no place… — Abbe Pierre Copy Share Image
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… — Abbe Pierre Copy Share Image
I came from a wealthy family. I made over my share of the estate to various charities. — Abbe Pierre Copy Share Image
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… — Abbe Pierre Copy Share Image
After the war, prompted by the Cardinal Archbishop of Paris, I entered Parliament so that a priest could speak out for the poor, as… — Abbe Pierre Copy Share Image
It's not enough to attend church and pray every Sunday; you have to act. — Abbe Pierre Copy Share Image
What I would say to the young men and women who are beset by hopelessness and doubt is that they should go and see… — Abbe Pierre Copy Share Image
The process of my transformation came to a head with my discovery of St. Francis of Assisi during a pilgrimage I went on with… — Abbe Pierre Copy Share Image
Providence was well aware what lay ahead for me, and my Capuchin training was to prepare me for it. — Abbe Pierre Copy Share Image
When they are assailed by despair, young people should let universal concerns into their lives. — Abbe Pierre Copy Share Image
