The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.
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I do not know which will be the destiny of each one of you but one thing I know - the only ones among you who will be really happy will be those who have sought and found the way to serveAlbert Schweitzer
Ethics is nothing else than reverence for life.
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The tragedy of life is what dies inside a man while he lives.
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Any religion or philosophy which is not based on a respect for life is not a true religion or philosophy.
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It is not enough merely to exist. It's not enough to say, 'I'm earning enough to support my family. I do my work well. I'm a good father, husband, churchgoer.' That's all very well. But you must do something more. Seek always to do some good, somewhe
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Anyone who proposes to do good must not expect people to roll stones out of his way, but must accept his lot calmly, even if they roll a few stones upon it.
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