Albert Schweitzer

The thinking man must oppose all cruelties no matter how deeply rooted in tradition or surrounded by a halo.

Albert Schweitzer

There are only three ways to teach a child. The first is by example, the second is by example, the third is by example.

Albert Schweitzer

There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats.

Albert Schweitzer

There is no higher religion than human service.

Albert Schweitzer

There is so much coldness because we do not dare to be as cordial as we are.

Albert Schweitzer

There slowly grew up in me an unshakable conviction that we have no right to inflict suffering and death on another living creature, unless there is some unavoidable necessity for it.

Albert Schweitzer

Therefore search and see if there is not some place where you may invest your humanity.

Albert Schweitzer

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

Albert Schweitzer

Those who experiment on animals should never be able to quiet their own conscience by telling themselves that these cruelties have a worthy aim.

Albert Schweitzer

Those who thank God much are the truly wealthy. So our inner happiness depends not on what we experience but on the degree of our gratitude to God, whatever the experience.

Albert Schweitzer