Quote by: Jean Vanier

At the same time, however, the necessity for economic change in our countries has led us to conceive laws and accept traditions often at the expense of the individual person. Just when many are becoming conscious of the fundamental heritage of the Judeo-Christian tradition to respect each human person, friend or foe, within the actual structure of our society to apply this truth. The very efficiency demanded by our technocratic industrial society renders the life of the old, the unstable and the handicapped almost impossible. as the values of efficiency, individualism, and wealth become the only motivations, they tend to stifle the profound aspirations of man so that little by little he loses all sense of fellowship and community.


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Author Bio


  • NameJean Vanier
  • DescriptionCanadian humanitarian
  • BornSeptember 10, 1928
  • CountryCanada
  • ProfessionPhilosopher; Philanthropist
  • AwardsCompanion Of The Order Of Canada; Templeton Prize; Pacem In Terris Award