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.

Quote by Albert Schweitzer

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Opinions are like assholes, everybody's got one!

Opinions are like assholes, everybody's got one!

It is not enough merely to exist. It's not enough to say, 'I'm earning enough...

It is not enough merely to exist. It's not enough to say, 'I'm earning enough...

One thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are...

One thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are...

The first step in the evolution of ethics is a sense of solidarity with other...

The first step in the evolution of ethics is a sense of solidarity with other...

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

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

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

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

Man can hardly even recognize the devils of his own creation.

Man can hardly even recognize the devils of his own creation.

The human spirit is not dead. It lives on in secret... It has come to...

The human spirit is not dead. It lives on in secret... It has come to...

A man can do only what he can do. But if he does that each...

A man can do only what he can do. But if he does that each...

Through the power which we win over the forces of nature we get also a...

Through the power which we win over the forces of nature we get also a...

Happiness? That's nothing more than a good health and a poor memory.

Happiness? That's nothing more than a good health and a poor memory.

Until he extends his circle of compassion to include all living things, man will not...

Until he extends his circle of compassion to include all living things, man will not...

One truth stands firm. All that happens in world history rests on something spiritual. If...

One truth stands firm. All that happens in world history rests on something spiritual. If...

It is good to maintain and cherish life; it is evil to destroy and to...

It is good to maintain and cherish life; it is evil to destroy and to...

At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another...

At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another...

An optimist is a person who sees a green light everywhere, while a pessimist sees...

An optimist is a person who sees a green light everywhere, while a pessimist sees...

Do something wonderful, people may imitate it.

Do something wonderful, people may imitate it.

Reverence for life is the highest court of appeal.

Reverence for life is the highest court of appeal.

Whoever is spared personal pain must feel himself called to help in diminishing the pain...

Whoever is spared personal pain must feel himself called to help in diminishing the pain...

Man is a clever animal who behaves like an imbecile.

Man is a clever animal who behaves like an imbecile.