Quotes by Albert Schweitzer

The three most important ways to lead people are:... by example... by example... by example.

The awareness that we are all human beings together has become lost in war and through politics.

The path of awakening is not about becoming who you are. Rather it is about unbecoming who you are not.

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.

Wherever you turn, you can find someone who needs you. Even if it is a little thing, do something for which there is no pay but the privilege of doing it. Remember, you don't live in a world all of your own

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

In the hopes of reaching the moon men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet.

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

There can be no Kingdom of God in the world without the Kingdom of God in our hearts.

At 20 everyone has the face that God gave them, at 40 the face that life gave them, and at 60 the face they earned.

The result of the voyage does not depend on the speed of the ship, but on whether or not it keeps a true course.

I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.

In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.

You must not expect anything from others. It's you, of yourself, of whom you must ask a lot. Only from oneself has one the right to ask everything and anything. This way it's up to you - your own choices - what you get from others remains a present, a gift.

An optimist is a person who sees a green light everywhere, while a pessimist sees only the red stoplight... the truly wise person is colorblind.

Happiness is the only thing that multiplies when you share it.

At that point in life where your talent meets the needs of the world, that is where God wants you to be.

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

Eventually all things fall into place. Until then, laugh at the confusion, live for the moments, and know EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON.

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

A good example has twice the value of good advice

We must fight against the spirit of unconscious cruelty with which we treat the animals. Animals suffer as much as we do. True humanity does not allow us to impose such sufferings on them. It is our duty to make the whole world recognize it. Until we extend our circle of compassion to all living things, humanity will not find peace.

The only thing of importance, when we depart, will be the traces of love we have left behind.

If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

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