The Light Within Us

by Albert Schweitzer

The classic collection of timeless quotations from the Nobel Peace Prize–winning missionary, theologian, and international bestselling author. Famous for founding the Albert Schweitzer Hospital in Lambaréné, in what is now the West African country of Gabon, Albert Schweitzer was an accomplished theologian, physician, philosopher, music scholar, international bestselling author, and even a virtuoso organist. His many pursuits and achievements were inspired by his ethical philosophy of “Reverence for Life,” which he wrote about extensively in his many books and articles.   In The Light Within Us, Schweitzer’s longtime friend Richard Kik has compiled many of his most insightful and inspiring quotations. Drawn from his many writings, these quotations share Schweitzer’s thoughts on service, gratitude, God, missionary work, and much more. A wonderful introduction to the breadth of Schweitzer’s thought, this slim volume contains an abundance of wisdom.  

Genres: Philosophy

54 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 1971

About the author

Albert Schweitzer, M.D., OM, was an Alsatian theologian, musician, philosopher, and physician. He was born in Kaisersberg in Alsace-Lorraine, a Germanophone region which the German Empire returned to France after World War I. Schweitzer challenged both the secular view of historical Jesus current at his time and the traditional Christian view, depicting a Jesus who expected the imminent end of the world. He received the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize in 1953 for his philosophy of "reverence for life", expressed in many ways, but most famously in founding and sustaining the Lambaréné Hospital in Gabon, west central Africa.

Reviews

[Mark Lacy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A collection of snippets of Schweitzer's writings. Surprised to discover I enjoyed it as much as I did. Of particular importance: remarks regarding idealism, humanitarian effort, concern for all living creatures, Christian viewpoint. Makes me think I should read some more things by this famous person.

[Chloe Glynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are some very good humanist intentions here and also some racist patriarchal ones as well. It's worth the read if one is willing to keep a close discernment throughout.

[☃️ Quirk · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid book, very cool. Big on compassion. Short one

[Helen Pugsley]

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