The destiny of man is to be more and more human. Albert Schweitzer More Quotes by Albert Schweitzer More Quotes From Albert Schweitzer We must fight against the spirit of unconscious cruelty with which we treat the animals. Animals suffer as much as we do. True humanity does not allow us to impose such sufferings on them. It is our duty to make the whole world recognize it. Until we extend our circle of compassion to all living things, humanity will not find peace. Albert Schweitzer fighting compassion animal 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 motivational inspirational love The only thing of importance, when we depart, will be the traces of love we have left behind. Albert Schweitzer importance inspirational life 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 motivational inspirational friendship The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others. Albert Schweitzer helping-others sympathy inspirational Eventually all things fall into place. Until then, laugh at the confusion, live for the moments, and know EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON. Albert Schweitzer everything-happens-for-a-reason life fall We must never allow the voice of humanity within us to be silenced. It is humanity's sympathy with all creatures that first makes us truly human. Albert Schweitzer voice animal sympathy 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 empathy light white I don't know what your destiny will be, but 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 motivational inspirational life At that point in life where your talent meets the needs of the world, that is where God wants you to be. Albert Schweitzer want world needs 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 remembers-you remember-you attitude Any religion or philosophy which is not based on a respect for life is not a true religion or philosophy. Albert Schweitzer respect life death There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats. Albert Schweitzer music love funny When man learns to respect even the smallest being of creation...nobody has to teach him to love his fellow man. Compassion for animals is intimately connected with goodness of character, and it may be confidently asserted that he who is cruel to animals cannot be a good man. Albert Schweitzer animal character men Do something good and someone might imitate it. Albert Schweitzer might If you own something you cannot give away, then you don't own it, it owns you. Albert Schweitzer ifs giving For animals that are overworked, underfed, and cruelly treated; for all wistful creatures in captivity that beat their wings against bars; for any that are hunted or lost or deserted or frightened or hungry; for all that must be put to death...and for those who deal with them we ask a heart of compassion and gentle hands and kindly words. Albert Schweitzer compassion heart animal The three most important ways to lead people are:... by example... by example... by example. Albert Schweitzer important leadership people It is not enough merely to exist. It's not enough to say, "I'm earning enough to support my family. I do my work well. I'm a good father, husband, churchgoer." That's all very well. But you must do something more. Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. Even if it's a little thing, do something for those who need 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 husband brother father 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, Gratitude — the Secret of Life. Albert Schweitzer gratitude thank-god happiness
