Albert Schweitzer, OM was a German—and later French—theologian, organist, philosopher, physician, and medical missionary in Africa, also known for his interpretive life of Jesus.
He published basic works concerning theology, religious philosophy and history of music. He was an excellent organ player and interpreter of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750).
Born: January 14, 1875, Kaysersberg, France
Died: September 4, 1965, Lambaréné, Gabon
Awards: Nobel Peace Prize, Goethe Prize, Peace Prize of the German Book Trade
Do something wonderful, people may imitate it.
The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.
Example is leadership.
Do something for somebody everyday for which you do not get paid.
Ethics is nothing else than reverence for life.
Life becomes harder for us when we live for others, but it also becomes richer and happier.
Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.
Until he extends his circle of compassion to include all living things, man will not himself find peace.
The great secret of success is to go through life as a man who never gets used up.
An optimist is a person who sees a green light everywhere, while a pessimist sees only the red stoplight… the truly wise person is colorblind.
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.
I have always held firmly to the thought that each one of us can do a little to bring some portion of misery to an end.
If you love something so much let it go. If it comes back it was meant to be; if it doesn’t it never was.
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.
The greatest discovery of any generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering the attitudes of their minds.
Every patient carries her or his own doctor inside.
Man is a clever animal who behaves like an imbecile.
Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.
