Albert Schweitzer Profound Quotations

By respect for life we become religious in a way that is elementary, profound and alive.

Profound love demands a deep conception and out of this develops reverence for the mystery of life. It brings us close to all beings, to the poorest and smallest as well as all others.

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.

Ethics are complete, profound and alive only when addressed to all living beings. Only then are we in spiritual connection with the world. Any philosophy not representing this, not based on the indefinite totality of life, is bound to disappear.

The Bhagavad-Gita has a profound influence on the spirit of mankind by its devotion to God which is manifested by actions.

From native simplicity we arrive at more profound simplicity.

Thought is the strongest thing we have. Work done by true and profound thought - that is a real force.

From naive simplicity we arrive at more profound simplicity.