Albert Schweitzer
Theologian
1875-01-14 – 1965-09-04
Albert Schweitzer was a theologian, physician, philosopher, and humanitarian whose medical mission in Lambarene and ethical writings earned him the Nobel Peace Prize.
Books by Albert Schweitzer
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A Treasury of Albert Schweitzer
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The Words of Albert Schweitzer
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Quotes by Albert Schweitzer
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Joy, sorrow, tears, lamentation, laughter -- to all these music gives voice, but in such a way that we are transported from the world of unrest to a world of peace, and see reality in a new way, as if we were sitting by a mountain lake and contemplating hills and woods and clouds in the tranquil and fathomless water.
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Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.
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Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.
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O heavenly Father,protect and bless all thingsthat have breath: guard themfrom all evil and let them sleep in peace.
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There are only three ways to teach a child. The first is by example, the second is by example, the third is by example.
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He who does not reflect his life back to God in gratitude does not know himself.
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Das Glück ist das einzige, das sich verdoppelt, wenn man es teilt.
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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.
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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.
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Man is a clever animal who behaves like an imbecile.
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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
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It's not enough merely to exist. Every man has to seek in his own way to make his own self more noble and to relize his own true worth.
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There are two means of refuge from the misery of life — music and cats.
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Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown again into instant flame by an encounter with another human being.
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Joy, sorrow, tears, lamentation, laughter -- to all these music gives voice, but in such a way that we are transported from the world of unrest to a world of peace, and see reality in a new way, as if we were sitting by a mountain lake and contemplating hills and woods and clouds in the tranquil and fathomless water.
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It's not enough merely to exist. Every man has to seek in his own way to make his own self more noble and to relize his own true worth.
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He who does not reflect his life back to God in gratitude does not know himself.
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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.
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There are two means of refuge from the misery of life — music and cats.
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Man is a clever animal who behaves like an imbecile.
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