Albert Schweitzer Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Albert Schweitzer quotes, Albert Schweitzer sayings, and Albert Schweitzer proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

Let us rejoice in the truth, wherever we find its lamp burning. Albert Schweitzer
A new public opinion must be created privately and unobtrusively. The existing one is maintained by the press, by propaganda, by organization, and by financial and other influences which are at its disposal. The unnatural way of spreading ideas must be opposed by the natural one, which goes from man to man and relies solely on the truth of the thoughts and the hearer's receptiveness for new truth. Albert Schweitzer
If a man loses his reverence for any part of life, he will lose his reverence for all of life. Albert Schweitzer
Reverence for life is the highest court of appeal. Albert Schweitzer
It is through the idealism of youth that man catches sight of truth, and in that idealism he possesses a wealth which he must never exchange for anything else. Albert Schweitzer
Man can hardly even recognize the devils of his own creation. Albert Schweitzer
Just as white light consists of colored rays, so reverence for life contains all the components of ethics: love, kindliness, sympathy, empathy, peacefulness and power to forgive. Albert Schweitzer
Never say there is nothing beautiful in the world anymore. There is always something to make you wonder in the shape of a tree, the trembling of a leaf. Albert Schweitzer
Until he extends his circle of compassion to include all living things, man will not himself find peace. Albert Schweitzer
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. Albert Schweitzer
Grow into your ideals so that life cannot rob you of them. Albert Schweitzer
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. Albert Schweitzer
Wherever you turn, you can find someone who needs you. Even if it is a little thing, do something for which there is no pay but the privilege of doing it. Remember, you don't live in a world all of your own Albert Schweitzer
In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit. Albert Schweitzer
At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us. Albert Schweitzer
The disastrous feature of our civilization is that it is far more developed materially than spiritually. Its balance is disturbed. Albert Schweitzer
Affirmation of the world, which means affirmation of the will-to-live that manifests itself around me, is only possible if I devote myself to other life. Albert Schweitzer
The first step in the evolution of ethics is a sense of solidarity with other human beings. Albert Schweitzer
Only through love can we obtain communion with God. Albert Schweitzer
Rational thinking which is free from assumptions ends therefore in mysticism. 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
A good example has twice the value of good advice. Albert Schweitzer
In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit. Albert Schweitzer
Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown again into instant flame by an encounter with another human being. Albert Schweitzer
Wherever a man turns he can find someone who needs him. Albert Schweitzer
I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve. Albert Schweitzer
Even if it’s a little thing, do something for those who have need of a man’s help– something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it. For, remember, you don’t live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here, too. Albert Schweitzer
In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit. Albert Schweitzer
Man can hardly even recognize the devils of his own creation. Albert Schweitzer
Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing. Albert Schweitzer