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Abbé Pierre

Quote of Abbé Pierre - It's true that humanity has seen...


Biography - Abbé Pierre:

Born Henri Marie Joseph Grouès. French Catholic priest, he startet international solidarity movement to help poor and homeless people.
Born: 1912 - Died: 2007
Period:
21st century
20th century
Place of birth: France
France

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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Quotes for: culture


Quotes

Quotes about culture:


Culture is what remains when one has forgotten everything we had learned.





We must cultivate our garden.





Philosophy is the culture of the soul.





Whatever makes for cultural development is working also against war.





Anything that degrades culture shortens the paths that lead to servitude.





It seems to me that, in every culture, I come across a chapter headed 'Wisdom.' And then I know exactly what is going to follow: 'Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.'











Quotes

Abbé Pierre also said...


Do not wait to be perfect to start something good.





Learning to love is why we are here.





A smile costs less than electricity, but gives much light.





We have as much need of reasons for living as of the necessities of life.





Everyone's responsibility involves two acts: wanting to know and daring to say.





Simplicity can only exist in what is true.












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