Quotes from Albert Schweitzer
Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.
- Albert Schweitzer
Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight.
- Albert Schweitzer
Eventually all things fall into place. Until then, laugh at the confusion, live for the moments, and know EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON.
- Albert Schweitzer
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.
- Albert Schweitzer
I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.
- Albert Schweitzer
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.
- Albert Schweitzer
The only thing of importance, when we depart, will be the traces of love we have left behind.
- Albert Schweitzer
A man does not have to be an angel to be a saint.
- Albert Schweitzer
He who does not reflect his life back to God in gratitude does not know himself.
- Albert Schweitzer
The thinking (person) must oppose all cruel customs, no matter how deeply rooted in tradition and surrounded by a halo. When we have a choice, we must avoid bringing torment and injury into the life of another.
- Albert Schweitzer
Do something wonderful, people may imitate it.
- Albert Schweitzer
Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate.
- Albert Schweitzer