Quotes from Albert Schweitzer
Reverence for life affords me my fundamental principle of morality.
- Albert Schweitzer
Preservation of life is the only true joy.
- Albert Schweitzer
Man must cease attributing his problems to his environment, and learn again to exercise his will - his personal responsibility in the realm of faith and morals.
- Albert Schweitzer
One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.
- Albert Schweitzer
Whoever is spared personal pain must feel himself called to help in diminishing the pain of others. We must all carry our share of the misery which lies upon the world.
- Albert Schweitzer
If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.
- Albert Schweitzer
In the hopes of reaching the moon men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet.
- Albert Schweitzer
Reverence for life is the highest court of appeal.
- Albert Schweitzer
By respect for life we become religious in a way that is elementary, profound and alive.
- Albert Schweitzer
Good is that which promotes life, evil is that which destroys life
- Albert Schweitzer
The stronger the reverence for natural life, the stronger grows also that for spiritual life.
- Albert Schweitzer
The greatest thing is to give thanks for everything. He who has learned this knows what it means to live. He has penetrated the whole mystery of life: giving thanks for everything.
- Albert Schweitzer