Abbe Pierre
1912 - 2007
5
Quotes
Biography
Abbe Pierre, born Henri Marie Joseph Groues in 1912, was a French Catholic priest who dedicated his life to helping the poor and marginalized. He founded the Emmaus movement in 1949, which focused on providing shelter, support, and dignity to the homeless. Abbe Pierre was a prominent humanitarian activist who advocated for social justice, peace, and solidarity. His tireless efforts in alleviating poverty and homelessness earned him international recognition and admiration.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
The so-called miracles are natural things we cannot understand.
2
A country is great not because it has powerful weapons, but because it has people who have learned to look after each other.
3
We must live together as brothers or perish together as fools.
4
Each man is the image of God, and by respecting the dignity of each human person, we serve God.
5
The worst poverty is loneliness and the feeling of being unloved.