Compassion Quotes
A man is ethical only when life, as such, is sacred to him, that of plants and animals as that of his fellow men, and when he devotes himself helpfully to all life that is in need of help.
"A man is ethical only when life, as such, is sacred to him, that of plants and animals as that of his fellow men, and when he devotes himself helpfully to all life that is in need of help."— Albert Schweitzer
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Meaning of this quote
Ethical concern is extended beyond people to all living beings that need help.
Key takeaway:
Consider how an action affects vulnerable life beyond your immediate circle.
Origin of the quote
Out of My Life and Thought (1933 English translation), chapter 13
Who actually said this?
Cited to Out of My Life and Thought, chapter 13, p. 188 in the Campion translation. Related passage in Civilization and Ethics is worded differently.
