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

— Albert Schweitzer · Wisdom quote

The first step in the evolution of ethics is a sense of solidarity with other human beings. — Albert Schweitzer quote card
Theologian and physician · 1875 – 1965

Albert Schweitzer was an Alsatian theologian, musician and physician who founded a hospital at Lambaréné in Gabon and served there for decades. His philosophy of reverence for life and his Bach scholarship earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952.

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Source: The Philosophy of Civilization (1923) · ✓ Source verified

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