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Albert Schweitzer Quotes

Albert Schweitzer quotes about humanity

Deutsch Theologian January 14, 1875 – September 4, 1965

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By respect for life we become religious in a way that is elementary, profound and alive. 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. 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 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
Albert Schweitzer quote: "The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion..."
The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others. Albert Schweitzer
The fundamental rights of [humanity] are, first: the right of habitation; second, the right to move freely; third, the right to the soil and subsoil, and to the use of it; fourth, the right of freedom of labor and of exchange; fifth, the right to justice; sixth, the right to live within a natural national organization; and seventh, the right to education. Albert Schweitzer
The greatest discovery of any generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering the attitudes of their minds. Albert Schweitzer
We must fight against the spirit of unconscious cruelty with which we treat the animals. Animals suffer as much as we do. True humanity does not allow us to impose such sufferings on them. It is our duty to make the whole world recognize it. Until we extend our circle of compassion to all living things, humanity will not find peace. Albert Schweitzer
Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light. Albert Schweitzer
Who shall enumerate the many ways in which that costly piece of fixed capital, a human being , may be employed! More of him is wanted everywhere! Hunt, then, for some situation in which your humanity may be used. Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer quote: "Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown again into instant..."
Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown again into instant flame by an encounter with another human being. Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer quote: "Humanitarianism consists in never sacrificing a human being to..."
Humanitarianism consists in never sacrificing a human being to a purpose. Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer quote: "The first step in the evolution of ethics is a sense of..."
The first step in the evolution of ethics is a sense of solidarity with other human beings. Albert Schweitzer

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