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… — 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
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
