Man is a clever animal who behaves like an imbecile.

We must all die. But that I can save him from days of torture, that is what I feel as my great and ever new privilege. Pain is a more terrible lord of mankind than even death itself.

We are united with all life that is in nature. Man can no longer live his life for himself alone.

Every person I have known who has been truly happy has learned how to serve others.

Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.

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

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.'