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Man's ethics must not end with man, but should extend to the universe. He must regain the consciousness of the great Chain of Life from which he cannot be separated.
Albert Schweitzer
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Albert Schweitzer
Age: 90 †
Born: 1875
Born: January 14
Died: 1965
Died: September 4
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Let us rejoice in the truth, wherever we find its lamp burning.
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Be faithful to your love and you mill be recompensed beyond measure.
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Because I have confidence in the power of truth, and of the spirit, I have confidence in the future of mankind.
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