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“The highest proof of the spirit is love. Love the eternal thing which can already on earth possess as it really is.”

Quote by Albert Schweitzer

Book:An Anthology

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An Anthology is a curated selection of diverse writings that spans a range of styles and themes, offering readers a glimpse into the breadth of human expression through the written word. 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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