478 Quotes by Albert Schweitzer

Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.

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

Wer unter uns durch das, was er erlebt hat, wissend geworden ist über Schmerz und Angst, muß mithelfen, daß denen draußen in leiblicher Not Hilfe zuteil werde, wie sie ihm widerfuhr. Er gehört nicht mehr ganz sich selber an, sondern ist Bruder all derer geworden, die leiden. (Aus meinem Leben und Denken, S. 145)

There are two means of refuge from the misery of life — music and cats.

The doctor of the future will be oneself.

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 have sought and found how to serve.

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

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.

Das Glück ist das einzige, das sich verdoppelt, wenn man es teilt.