encouragement Quotes
At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.
"At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us."— Albert Schweitzer
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Meaning of this quote
Encouragement from another person can renew a weakened sense of hope or direction.
Key takeaway:
Recognize the people whose support has helped you continue.
Origin of the quote
Memoirs of Childhood and Youth (1924), translated by C. T. Campion
Who actually said this?
Modern rewording of the passage in Memoirs of Childhood and Youth, chapter 5, p. 90. Different English renderings circulate; exact supplied wording is not Campion’s 1924 text.
