Desire-Joseph Mercier Born : November 21, 1851 Died : January 23, 1926 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by Desire-Joseph Mercier We must not only give what we have, we must give what we are. Desire-Joseph Mercier purpose giving Suffering accepted and vanquished. . . . will give you a serenity which may well prove the most exquisite fruit of your life. Desire-Joseph Mercier serenity sadness giving All knowledge is sterile which does not lead to action and end in charity. Desire-Joseph Mercier charity action doe