“To the man who is truly ethical all life is sacred, including that which from the human point of view seems lower in the scale. He makes distinctions only as each case comes before him, and under the pressure of necessity, as, for example, when it falls to him to decide which of two lives he must sacrifice in order to preserve the other. But all through this series of decisions he is conscious of acting on subjective grounds and arbitrarily, and knows that he bears the responsibility for the life which is sacrificed.”
Quote by Albert Schweitzer
Work
Albert Schweitzer: An Anthology
This anthology brings together selected writings and speeches by Albert Schweitzer, the German-French physician and theologian who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952. The collection presents Schweitzer's reflections on his philosophy of Reverence for Life, his experiences in medical mission work in Africa, and his thoughts on ethics, religion, and civilization. It offers readers a comprehensive overview of Schweitzer's humanitarian vision and intellectual contributions across multiple fields including medicine, theology, and music. more
Author
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer, born on January 14, 1875, and died on September 4, 1965, was a German theologian, musician, philosopher, and physician. He is renowned for his missionary work in Africa. more
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