Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown again into instant flame by an encounter with another human being.Aus meiner Kindheit und Jugendzeit, C. H. Beck, 1924
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Albert Schweitzer (1875–1965) was a renowned German-French theologian, organist, writer, humanitarian, philosopher, and physician. He is best known for his work as a medical missionary in Africa, founding the Albert Schweitzer Hospital in present-day Gabon, and his philosophy of "Reverence for Life," which emphasized respect and compassion for all living beings.
1875–1965·lived 90 years
Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown again into instant flame by an encounter with another human being.Aus meiner Kindheit und Jugendzeit, C. H. Beck, 1924
The tragedy of life is what dies inside a man while he lives.
If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.
The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.The Philosophy of Civilization, p. 100, 1946
Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate.Out of My Life and Thought, p. 100, 1933
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.The Philosophy of Civilization, p. 123, 1949
Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.
Example is leadership.
One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.
Do something wonderful, people may imitate it.The Philosophy of Civilization, p. 123, 1949
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.Aus meiner Kindheit und Jugendzeit, 1924
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.Life advice of the day, The Economic Times, 2026
That’s all 12 quotes by Albert Schweitzer.