Quote by: Abbe Pierre

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.


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Author Bio


  • NameAbbe Pierre
  • DescriptionFrench Catholic priest
  • AliasesAbbe Pierre; Henri Grouès; Henri Groues; Henri Marie Joseph Grouès
  • BornAugust 5, 1912
  • DiedJanuary 22, 2007
  • CountryFrance
  • ProfessionPresbyter; Politician; Priest
  • AwardsGrand Cross Of The Legion Of Honour; Croix De Guerre 1939–1945; Médaille De La Résistance; Balzan Prize