Albert Shweitzer
1875 - 1965
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Biography
Albert Schweitzer was a renowned German-French theologian, organist, philosopher, physician, and medical missionary. He was born in 1875 in Kaysersberg, Germany. Schweitzer dedicated his life to promoting the idea of Reverence for Life, expressing the need for ethical and compassionate treatment of all living beings. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952 for his philosophy of 'respect for life' and his humanitarian work in Africa.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Ethics is the activity of man directed to secure the inner perfection of his own personality.
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Anyone who proposes to do good must not expect people to roll stones out of his way, but must accept his lot calmly if they even roll a few more upon it.
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The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.
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Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight.
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Let me give you a definition of ethics: It is good to maintain and further life it is bad to damage and destroy life.