Albert Schweitzer

The most important thing in education is to make young people think for themselves.

Albert Schweitzer

The one essential thing is that we strive to have light in ourselves. When people have light in themselves, it will shine out from them.

Albert Schweitzer

The only thing of importance, when we depart, will be the traces of love we have left behind.

Albert Schweitzer

The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.

Albert Schweitzer

The the question whether I am a pessimist or an optimist, I answer that my knowledge is pessimistic, but my willing and hope are optimistic.

Albert Schweitzer

The true worth of a man is not to be found in man himself, but in the colours and textures that come alive in others.

Albert Schweitzer

Think with great gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.

Albert Schweitzer

To educate yourself for the feeling of gratitude means to take nothing for granted.

Albert Schweitzer

To me, good health is more than just exercise and diet. Its really a point of view and a mental attitude you have about yourself.

Albert Schweitzer

To the question whether I am a pessimist or an optimist, I answer that my knowledge is pessimistic, but my willing and hoping are optimistic.

Albert Schweitzer