Jean Vanier Quotes

Jean Vanier — Canadian Philosopher born on September 10, 1928,

Jean Vanier, CC GOQ is a Canadian Catholic philosopher, theologian and humanitarian. He founded L'Arche in 1964, an international federation of communities spread over 35 countries, for people with developmental disabilities and those who assist them. Subsequently in 1971, he co-founded Faith and Light, with Marie-Hélène Mathieu, which works for people with also developmental disabilities, their family and friends in over 80 countries. He continues to live as a member of the original L'Arche community in Trosly-Breuil, France... (wikipedia)

Life is a succession of crises and moments when we have to rediscover who we are and what we really want.

Envy comes from people's ignorance of, or lack of belief in, their own gifts.

Growth begins when we begin to accept our own weakness.

Community begins in mystery and ends in administration. Leaders move away from people and into paper.