Albert Schweitzer Quotes: Why Truth Always Wins – Powerful Life Wisdom!
“In the long run, even the most efficiently organized propaganda can do nothing against the truth.”
Albert Schweitzer
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.
“In the long run, even the most efficiently organized propaganda can do nothing against the truth.”
Albert Schweitzer
“The only thing that matters in life is the trail of love we leave behind when we depart.”
Albert Schweitzer
“Optimistic is that worldview which places being higher than nothingness and thus affirms the world and life as something intrinsically valuable.”
Albert Schweitzer
“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”
Albert Schweitzer
“Modern man is held in a frenzy of activity, so as not to reflect on the meaning of his life and the world.”
Albert Schweitzer
“Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.”
Albert Schweitzer
“Under no circumstances do I want to be merely a ′common′ man. I have the right to be exceptional – if I can. I want opportunities, not security. I do not want to be a citizen who is humiliated and dulled by government support. I want to encounter risk, have desires and fulfill them, suffer disaster and enjoy success. I refuse to sell my own determination for a pittance. I would prefer to face life’s difficulties rather than lead a secure existence. I prefer the exciting tension of my own success to the dull calm of Utopia. I want neither to sacrifice my freedom for benefits nor my human dignity for charity. I have learned to think and act for myself, to look the world squarely in the face and to recognize that this is my achievement. This is what is meant when we say: I am a free man!”
Albert Schweitzer
“I am life that wants to live, in the midst of life that wants to live.”
Albert Schweitzer
“Many people know that they are unhappy. But even more people don’t know that they are happy.”
Albert Schweitzer
