1875 - 1965
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.
Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown again into instant flame by an encounter with another human being.