Compassion Quotes
I wanted to be a doctor that I might be able to work without having to talk because for years I had been giving myself out in words.
"I wanted to be a doctor that I might be able to work without having to talk because for years I had been giving myself out in words."— Albert Schweitzer
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Meaning of this quote
Medicine is described as an opportunity to turn a life of speaking into direct practical service.
Key takeaway:
Look for a concrete action that can carry your convictions beyond words.
Origin of the quote
Out of My Life and Thought: An Autobiography
Who actually said this?
Associated with Out of My Life and Thought; wording varies by translation and the supplied “because” clause requires checking in the cited edition.
