Abbe Pierre Quotes

Abbe Pierre, born Henri Grouès, was a French Catholic priest and humanitarian. He dedicated his life to helping the poor, homeless, and marginalized individuals in society. Pierre founded the Emmaus movement, which provides assistance and support to those in need. His activism and advocacy for social justice have made him an iconic figure in the fight against poverty.

Those seven years in the cloister were the key to ... -Abbe Pierre

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

Hope is not a matter of age.... -Abbe Pierre

Hope is not a matter of age.

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.

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.

When they are assailed by despair, young people sh... -Abbe Pierre

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

It's not enough to attend church and pray every Su... -Abbe Pierre

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

My family background was deeply Christian.... -Abbe Pierre

My family background was deeply Christian.

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.

Providence was well aware what lay ahead for me, a... -Abbe Pierre

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

Illness has always brought me nearer to a state of... -Abbe Pierre

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

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.

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.

I came from a wealthy family. I made over my share... -Abbe Pierre

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

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.

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