The only thing of importance, when we depart, will be the traces of love we have left behind.

The African is my brother but he is my younger brother by several centuries.

Faith which refuses to face indisputable facts is but little faith. Truth is always gain, however hard it is to accommodate ourselves to it. To linger in any kind of untruth proves to be a departure from the straight way of faith.

Let me give you a definition of ethics: It is good to maintain and further life it is bad to damage and destroy life.

The gratitude that we encounter helps us believe in the goodness of the world, and strengthens us thereby to do what's good.

One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.

In case my life should end with the cannibals, I hope they will write on my tombstone, 'We have eaten Dr. Schweitzer. He was good to the end.'