Abbe Pierre

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…

— Abbe Pierre

It's true that humanity has seen a succession of crises, wars and atrocities, but this negative side is offset by advances in…

— Abbe Pierre

I came from a wealthy family. I made over my share of the estate to various charities.

— Abbe Pierre

Those seven years in the cloister were the key to my life.

— Abbe Pierre

People are needed to take up the challenge, strong people, who proclaim the truth, throw it in people's faces, and do what…

— Abbe Pierre

After the war, prompted by the Cardinal Archbishop of Paris, I entered Parliament so that a priest could speak out for the…

— Abbe Pierre

A smile costs less than electricity, but gives much light .

— Abbe Pierre

It's not enough to attend church and pray every Sunday; you have to act.

— Abbe Pierre

What I would say to the young men and women who are beset by hopelessness and doubt is that they should go…

— Abbe Pierre

The process of my transformation came to a head with my discovery of St. Francis of Assisi during a pilgrimage I went…

— Abbe Pierre

My family background was deeply Christian.

— Abbe Pierre

Providence was well aware what lay ahead for me, and my Capuchin training was to prepare me for it.

— Abbe Pierre

Illness has always brought me nearer to a state of grace.

— Abbe Pierre

When they are assailed by despair, young people should let universal concerns into their lives.

— Abbe Pierre