The only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.

— Albert Schweitzer

The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.

— Albert Schweitzer

There are only three ways to teach a child. The first is by example, the second is by example, the third is by example.

— Albert Schweitzer

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

— Albert Schweitzer

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 torment and injury into the life of another, even the lowliest creature; but to do so is to renounce our manhood and shoulder a guilt which nothing justifies.

— Albert Schweitzer

The thinking (person) 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 torment and injury into the life of another.

— Albert Schweitzer

The tragedy in a man’s life is what dies inside of him while he lives.

— Albert Schweitzer

The willow which bends to the tempest, often escapes better than the oak which resists it; and so in great calamities, it sometimes happens that light and frivolous spirits recover their elasticity and presence of mind sooner than those of a loftier character.

— Albert Schweitzer

Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight.

— Albert Schweitzer

Thought is the strongest thing we have. Work done by true and profound thought - that is a real force.

— Albert Schweitzer