Albert Schweitzer Quotes (60+)

Enjoy the best Albert Schweitzer Quotes. Quotations by Albert Schweitzer (Theologian, Physician, Humanitarian)
Jan 01, 1970 - Jan 01, 1970

An optimist is a person who sees a green light everywhere, while the pessimist sees only the red spotlight... The truly wise person is colour-blind.

Never say there is nothing beautiful in the world any more. There is always something to make you wonder in the shape of a tree, the trembling of a leaf.

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

Do something wonderful, people may imitate it.

“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.”

Anyone who proposes to do good must not expect people to roll stones out of his way, but must accept his lot calmly if they even roll a few more upon it.

Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate.

Wherever a man turns he can find someone who needs him.

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.

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.

One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.

About the Author

Albert Schweitzer (1875–1965) was an Alsatian polymath. He was a theologian, organist, musicologist, writer, humanitarian, philosopher, and physician. He received the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize for his philosophy of 'Reverence for Life'.