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The greatest thing is to give thanks for everything. He who has learned this knows what it means to live. He has penetrated the whole mystery of life: giving thanks for everything.
Albert Schweitzer
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Albert Schweitzer
Age: 90 †
Born: 1875
Born: January 14
Died: 1965
Died: September 4
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It seemed to me a matter of course that we should all take our share of the burden of pain which lies upon the world.
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Not only is example the best way to teach, it is the only way.
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