"After the war, prompted by the Cardinal Archbishop of Paris, I entered Parliament so that a priest could speak out for the poor, as canon law at that time still permitted"
- Abbe Pierre
About this Quote
In this quote, Abbe Pierre assesses his decision to go into Parliament after the war. He explains that he was encouraged by the Cardinal Archbishop of Paris to do so, with the intent of offering a voice to the bad. As a priest, Abbe Pierre felt a strong sense of duty to advocate for those in need, and he saw Parliament as a platform to do so. He likewise points out that at the time, canon law still enabled priests to take part in politics. This shows Abbe Pierre's dedication to using his position and impact to combat for social justice and help the less lucky.
This quote is written / told by Abbe Pierre between August 15, 1912 and January 22, 2007. He was a famous Priest from France.
The author also have 13 other quotes.
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"America is a nation with no truly national city, no Paris, no Rome, no London, no city which is at once the social center, the political capital, and the financial hub"
