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Quote by Albert Schweitzer

“Reincarnation contains a most comforting explanation of reality by means of which Indian thought surmounts difficulties which baffle the thinkers of Europe.”

Quote by Albert Schweitzer

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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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