"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"
- Abbe Pierre
About this Quote
In this quote, Abbe Pierre is attending to the concept of feeling useless or unimportant in society. He mentions a particular person, Georges, but then broadens the question to include anyone who has actually ever seemed like they didn't have a location in society. Abbe Pierre challenges this belief by mentioning that not only are these individuals not unnecessary, but they are actually needed. He goes on to say that those who might have been seen as beggars or in need themselves, now have the ability to provide and add to society. This quote functions as a pointer that everyone has worth and a role to play worldwide.
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.
"Having soon discovered to be great, I must appear so, and therefore studiously avoided mixing in society, and wrapped myself in mystery, devoting my time to fasting and prayer"