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Quote by Albert Schweitzer

“Ethics is the activity of man directed to secure the inner perfection of his own personality.”

Quote by Albert Schweitzer

Book:The Light Within Us

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The Light Within Us

This book delves into the journey of personal growth and the illumination of one's inner spirit. more

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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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