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Any profound view of the world is mysticism. It has, of course, to deal with life and the world, both of which are nonrational entities.

Albert Schweitzer

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Albert Schweitzer
Age: 90 †
Born: 1875
Born: January 14
Died: 1965
Died: September 4
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