Tag Archives: Albert Schweitzer

Thought For the Day: Each Act of Unfaithfulness Toward Our Inner Being Is A Blot On Our Souls. If We Continue To Be Unfaithful, Our Souls Are Eventually Torn Apart

Posted on August 17, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“Each act of unfaithfulness toward our inner being is a blot on our souls. If we continue to be unfaithful, our souls are eventually torn apart and we slowly bleed to death.” – Albert Schweitzer

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Thought For the Day: I Don’t Know What Your Destiny Will Be, But One Thing I Do Know; The Only Ones Among You Who Will Be Really Happy Are Those Who Have Sought and Found How To Serve

Posted on May 29, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.” – Albert Schweitzer, philosopher, physician, musician, … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Constant Kindness Can Accomplish Much. As the Sun Makes Ice Melt, Kindness Causes Misunderstanding, Mistrust and Hostility To Evaporate

Posted on January 27, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate.” – Albert Schweitzer

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Schweitzer’s Legacy

Posted on January 26, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Schweitzer’s Legacyby Michael DoyleWhat if it wasThat we’re not meant for strifeBut rather, insteadTo live in reverence for life?Would we really needTo argue the unnecessary whyOf who decidedThe creation of the hippopotami?Or, is it quite enoughTo know that we’ve a … Continue reading →

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In Reverence For Life

Posted on November 10, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

In Reverence For Lifeby Michael DoyleFrom out of his humble life and thoughtA reverence for all life was truly soughtDoing his duty to a higher authoritySeeking the best for all of sacred humanityThe human spirit displayed at its bestWhen it … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Success Is Not the Key to Happiness. Happiness Is the Key to Success

Posted on December 3, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” – Albert Schweitzer

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Thought For the Day: Be Thankful For Those People Who Rekindle the Inner Spirit

Posted on August 11, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.” – Albert Schweitzer

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Thought For the Day: Have Deep Gratitude For Those Who Light the Flame Within Us

Posted on May 8, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” – Albert Schweitzer … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Be Thankful For Those Who Rekindle the Inner Spirit

Posted on January 19, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.” – Albert Schweitzer, … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Peace Is Found In Having Compassion For All Things

Posted on January 15, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.” -Albert Schweitzer, philosopher, physician, musician, Nobel laureate (14 Jan 1875-1965)

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