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Albert Schweitzer Quotes: As we acquire knowledge, things do not become more comprehensible, but more mysterious.
         

As we acquire knowledge, things do not become more comprehensible, but more mysterious.


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

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



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

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



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.

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.



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Any religion or philosophy which is not based on a respect for life is not a true religion or philosophy.



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Do something for somebody everyday for which you do not get paid.



God much are the truly wealthy. So our inner happiness depends not on what we experience but on the degree of our gratitude to God, Gratitude — the Secret of Life.

God much are the truly wealthy. So our inner happiness depends not on what we experience but on the degree of our gratitude to God, Gratitude — the Secret of Life.



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

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



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





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It is difficult for the common good to prevail against the intense concentration of those who have a special interest, especially if the decisions are made behind locked doors.



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