Albert Schweitzer

Medicine German-French 1875 – 1965 246 quotes

Nobel Peace Prize physician-philosopher

Quotes by Albert Schweitzer

The only way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.

The only true revolution is the revolution of the heart.

The only true freedom is freedom from fear.

The only true peace is peace of mind.

The only true wealth is health.

The only true beauty is inner beauty.

The only true love is unconditional love.

The only true joy is the joy of giving.

The only true light is the light of knowledge.

The only true path is the path of righteousness.

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

The Philosophy of Civilization 1923

There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats.

Interview 1950

Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.

Personal reflection 1930

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.

Letter 1940

Do something wonderful, people may imitate it.

Aphorism 1919

Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.

Personal reflection 1930

The first principle of true teaching is that nothing can be taught unless it is rooted in the learner's own experience.

The Decay and Restoration of Civilization 1923

Reverence for Life affords me my fundamental principle of morality.

The Philosophy of Civilization 1923

One truth stands firm. All that happens in world history rests on opinion.

The Philosophy of Civilization 1923

I have given my life to try to bring unto the world a little bit of 'Humanitarian joy'.

Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech 1952