My family background was deeply Christian.

~ Abbe Pierre

Abbe Pierre Christian Background

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.

~ Abbe Pierre

Abbe Pierre Poverty Men Fight

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.

~ Abbe Pierre

Abbe Pierre Humanity Negative True

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.

~ Abbe Pierre

Abbe Pierre Thought You Place