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Quote About Possession and Freedom by Albert Schweitzer

„If you own something you cannot give away, then you don't own it, it owns you.“

Albert SchweitzerAlbert Schweitzer's quote about possession and freedom encourages us to question our attachment to material things.
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Albert Schweitzer was a German-French physician, theologian, musician, and philosopher, known for his commitment to human dignity and his work as a doctor in Africa.

This quote invites reflection on possession, freedom, and emotional attachment to material things.


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Albert Schweitzer quote about possession and freedom

Albert Schweitzer (1875–1965) was a versatile scholar and humanitarian. He was a theologian, philosopher, musician, and physician. He became known for his philosophy of 'Reverence for Life' and his work as a medical missionary in Gabon. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952 for his humanitarian efforts.

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