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70 Inspiring Quotes By Albert Schweitzer On Gratitude, Compassion, Life And More

Famous As: Physician and Founder of the “Albert Schweitzer Hospital” in Lambaréné,
Born On: January 14, 1875
Died On: September 4, 1965
Born In: Kaysersberg-Vignoble, France
Died At Age: 90
Albert Schweitzer was a venerable French-German writer, humanitarian, medical missionary, theologian, physician, organist and philosopher. He was the founder of Albert Schweitzer Hospital in Gabon. He is also renowned for being an organist and music scholar. He studied the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, a German composer and also greatly influenced the Organ Reform Movement. In 1952, Schweitzer was awarded the ‘Nobel Peace Prize’ for his philosophy of ‘Reverence For Life’. He is also famed for challenging the historical-critical methodology during his times for the way it depicted the secular view of Jesus. Number of films has also been made on the life of Albert Schweitzer. We bring to you a corpus of viewpoints, sayings, thoughts, words and opinions shared by Albert Schweitzer on subjects close to his heart. Let us browse through some famous quotes and sayings by Albert Schweitzer on kindness, accomplish, ethics, time, strength, evolution, human, life, experience etc and see what we can learn from them.
Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown again into instant flame by an encounter with another human being.

Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown again into instant flame by an encounter with another human being.

Albert Schweitzer
There are two means of refuge from the misery of life — music and cats.

There are two means of refuge from the misery of life — music and cats.

Albert Schweitzer
If you love something so much let it go. If it comes back it was meant to be; if it doesn't it never was

If you love something so much let it go. If it comes back it was meant to be; if it doesn't it never was

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

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

Albert Schweitzer
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

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.

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

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

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.

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
Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.

Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.

Albert Schweitzer
Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.

Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.

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.

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
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.

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
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.

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.

The only thing of importance, when we depart, will be the traces of love we have left behind.

Albert Schweitzer
We are all so much together, but we are all dying of loneliness.

We are all so much together, but we are all dying of loneliness.

Albert Schweitzer
Man is a clever animal who behaves like an imbecile.

Man is a clever animal who behaves like an imbecile.

Albert Schweitzer
In the hopes of reaching the moon men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet.

In the hopes of reaching the moon men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet.

Albert Schweitzer
A man does not have to be an angel to be a saint.

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.

He who does not reflect his life back to God in gratitude does not know himself.

Albert Schweitzer
The greatest discovery of any generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering the attitudes of their minds.

The greatest discovery of any generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering the attitudes of their minds.

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.

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
Just as the wave cannot exist for itself, but is ever a part of the heaving surface of the ocean, so must I never live my life for itself, but always in the experience which is going on around me.

Just as the wave cannot exist for itself, but is ever a part of the heaving surface of the ocean, so must I never live my life for itself, but always in the experience which is going on around me.

Albert Schweitzer
The the question whether I am a pessimist or an optimist, I answer that my knowledge is pessimistic, but my willing and hope are optimistic.

The the question whether I am a pessimist or an optimist, I answer that my knowledge is pessimistic, but my willing and hope are optimistic.

Albert Schweitzer
O heavenly Father,
protect and bless all things
that have breath: guard them
from all evil and let them sleep in peace.

O heavenly Father, protect and bless all things that have breath: guard them from all evil and let them sleep in peace.

Albert Schweitzer
Seek always to do some good, somewhere... Even if it's a little thing, so something for those that need help, something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it.

Seek always to do some good, somewhere... Even if it's a little thing, so something for those that need help, something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it.

Albert Schweitzer
Do something wonderful, people may imitate it.

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.

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

Albert Schweitzer
The purpose of human life is to serve and to show compassion and the will to help others.

The purpose of human life is to serve and to show compassion and the will to help others.

Albert Schweitzer
Man can no longer live for himself alone. We must realize that all life is valuable and that we are united to all life. From this knowledge comes our spiritual relationship with the universe.

Man can no longer live for himself alone. We must realize that all life is valuable and that we are united to all life. From this knowledge comes our spiritual relationship with the universe.

Albert Schweitzer
True philosophy must start from the most immediate and comprehensive fact of consciousness: 'I am life that wants to live, in the midst of life that wants to live

True philosophy must start from the most immediate and comprehensive fact of consciousness: 'I am life that wants to live, in the midst of life that wants to live

Albert Schweitzer