Albert Schweitzer

One thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.

Albert Schweitzer

It is only an ethical movement which can rescue us from the slough of barbarism, and the ethical comes into existence only in individuals.

Albert Schweitzer

The preservation of life is the true joy.

Albert Schweitzer

Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light.

Albert Schweitzer

The destiny of man is to be more and more human.

Albert Schweitzer

The doctor of the future will be oneself.

Albert Schweitzer

The gratitude that we encounter helps us believe in the goodness of the world, and strengthens us thereby to do what’s good.

Albert Schweitzer

The greatest living person in the world is some individual who at this very moment has gone in love to help another.

Albert Schweitzer

The highest knowledge is to know that we are surrounded by mystery.

Albert Schweitzer

The interior joy we feel when we have done a good deed, when we feel we have been needed somewhere and have lent a helping hand, is the nourishment the soul requires.

Albert Schweitzer