
Ethics is nothing else than reverence for life.Albert Schweitzer
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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Ethics is nothing else than reverence for life.Albert Schweitzer

Until he extends his circle of compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.Albert Schweitzer

At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person.Albert Schweitzer

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.Albert Schweitzer
Never say there is nothing beautiful in the world any more. There is always something to make you wonder in the shape of a tree, the trembling of a leaf.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
Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate.Albert Schweitzer
Do something wonderful, people may imitate it.Albert Schweitzer