Quotes about Empathy
Life becomes harder for us when we live for others but it also becomes richer and happier.
— Albert Schweitzer
By ethical conduct toward all creatures, we enter into a spiritual relationship with the universe.
— Albert Schweitzer
But you must do something more. Seek always to do some good, somewhere
— Albert Schweitzer
Ethik ist ins Grenzenlose erweiterte Verantwortung gegen alles, was lebt.
— Albert Schweitzer
When people have light in themselves, it will shine out from them. Then we get to know each other as we walk together in the darkness, without needing to pass our hands over each other's faces, or to intrude into each other's hearts
— Albert Schweitzer
Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.
— Albert Schweitzer
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.
— 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.
— 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.
— Albert Schweitzer
Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate.
— 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.
— Albert Schweitzer