Albert Schweitzer

Medicine German-French 1875 – 1965 246 quotes

Nobel Peace Prize physician-philosopher

Quotes by Albert Schweitzer

The future of civilization depends on our ability to live in harmony with nature.

The only true happiness comes from giving yourself to others.

The more we give, the more we receive.

The greatest gift you can give is your time.

The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.

The most important thing is to never stop questioning.

The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.

The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

The best way to predict the future is to create it.

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

The only constant in life is change.

The unexamined life is not worth living.

To educate yourself for the feeling of reverence for life is the first step toward becoming a truly ethical man.

Civilization and Ethics 1923

The thinking man must oppose all cruel customs, no matter how deeply rooted in tradition and surrounded by a halo. When we have a choice, we must avoid bringing suffering upon others.

Civilization and Ethics 1923

The more a man is in the habit of doing things for others, the more he is in the habit of doing things for himself.

The love of power is the demon of mankind.

The greatest evil is not done by evil people, but by good people who do nothing.

The future of humanity depends on our ability to cooperate and live in peace.

The highest form of worship is to serve others.