Abbe Pierre Quotes, Quotations, and Sayings

10 Famous Quotes by Abbe Pierre
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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.”
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“Hope is not a matter of age.”
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“I came from a wealthy family. I made over my share of the estate to various charities.”
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“Illness has always brought me nearer to a state of grace.”
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“It's not enough to attend church and pray every Sunday; you have to act.”
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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.”
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“My family background was deeply Christian.”
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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.”
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“Providence was well aware what lay ahead for me, and my Capuchin training was to prepare me for it.”
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“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.”
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