Albert Schweitzer Quotes

Albert Schweitzer was a French-German theologian, philosopher, and physician. He is known for his philosophy of "Reverence for Life" and his humanitarian work in Africa. Schweitzer founded the Albert Schweitzer Hospital in Gabon, where he provided medical care to the local population. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952 for his contributions to humanity. Schweitzer's life and work continue to inspire and influence individuals worldwide.

Compassion, in which all ethics must take root, can only attain its full breadth and depth if it embraces all living creatures and does not limit itself to mankind.

In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.

By respect for life we become religious in a way t... -Albert Schweitzer

By respect for life we become religious in a way that is elementary, profound and alive.

We cannot possibly let ourselves get frozen into regarding everyone we do not know as an absolute stranger.

A man can do only what he can do. But if he does that each day he can sleep at night and do it again the next day.

The great secret of success is to go through life ... -Albert Schweitzer

The great secret of success is to go through life as a man who never gets used up.

I have always held firmly to the thought that each one of us can do a little to bring some portion of misery to an end.

Humanitarianism consists in never sacrificing a hu... -Albert Schweitzer

Humanitarianism consists in never sacrificing a human being to a purpose.

The true worth of a man is not to be found in man himself, but in the colours and textures that come alive in others.

Do something for somebody everyday for which you d... -Albert Schweitzer

Do something for somebody everyday for which you do not get paid.

Man can hardly even recognize the devils of his ow... -Albert Schweitzer

Man can hardly even recognize the devils of his own creation.

At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.

Wherever a man turns he can find someone who needs... -Albert Schweitzer

Wherever a man turns he can find someone who needs him.

The first step in the evolution of ethics is a sen... -Albert Schweitzer

The first step in the evolution of ethics is a sense of solidarity with other human beings.

Life becomes harder for us when we live for others... -Albert Schweitzer

Life becomes harder for us when we live for others, but it also becomes richer and happier.

The willow which bends to the tempest, often escapes better than the oak which resists it; and so in great calamities, it sometimes happens that light and frivolous spirits recover their elasticity and presence of mind sooner than those of a loftier character.

Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate.

Everything deep is also simple and can be reproduced simply as long as its reference to the whole truth is maintained. But what matters is not what is witty but what is true.

An optimist is a person who sees a green light everywhere, while a pessimist sees only the red stoplight... the truly wise person is colorblind.

Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.

A great secret of success is to go through life as... -Albert Schweitzer

A great secret of success is to go through life as a man who never gets used up.

I wanted to be a doctor that I might be able to work without having to talk because for years I had been giving myself out in words.

Think occasionally of the suffering of which you s... -Albert Schweitzer

Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight.

The tragedy of life is what dies inside a man whil... -Albert Schweitzer

The tragedy of life is what dies inside a man while he lives.

Impart as much as you can of your spiritual being to those who are on the road with you, and accept as something precious what comes back to you from them.

Ethics is the activity of man directed to secure t... -Albert Schweitzer

Ethics is the activity of man directed to secure the inner perfection of his own personality.

The only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.

The highest proof of the spirit is love. Love the eternal thing which can already on earth possess as it really is.

Let me give you a definition of ethics: It is good to maintain and further life it is bad to damage and destroy life.

By having a reverence for life, we enter into a spiritual relation with the world By practicing reverence for life we become good, deep, and alive.

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