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One truth stands firm. All that happens in world history rests on something spiritual. If the spiritual is strong, it creates world history. If it is weak, it suffers world history.
"One truth stands firm. All that happens in world history rests on something spiritual. If the spiritual is strong, it creates world history. If it is weak, it suffers world history."— Albert Schweitzer
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Meaning of this quote
Shared inner convictions are presented as a force shaping whether people guide history or merely endure events.
Key takeaway:
Examine the values behind collective action as well as its material resources.
Origin of the quote
Albert Schweitzer: An Anthology (1947), p. 199
Who actually said this?
The passage is listed in the preview of Albert Schweitzer: An Anthology, p. 199; exact full edition wording not independently checked.
