Quotes by Albert Schweitzer

About Albert Schweitzer:


Albert Schweitzer was a German—and later French—theologian, organist, philosopher, physician, and medical missionary in Africa, also known for his historical work on Jesus. He was born in the province of Alsace-Lorraine, at that time part of the German Empire, though he considered himself French[citation needed] and wrote mostly in French.

Author Bio


  • NameAlbert Schweitzer
  • DescriptionFrench-German physician, theologian, musician and philosopher
  • AliasesSchweitzer, Albert
  • BornJanuary 14, 1875
  • DiedSeptember 4, 1965
  • CountryGermany; France
  • ProfessionTheologian; Philosopher; Physician; Organist; Polymath; Writer; Music Historian
  • AwardsNobel Peace Prize; Goethe Prize; Order Of Merit For Arts And Science; Peace Prize Of The German Book Trade; Honorary Citizen Of Frankfurt Am Main; Knight Of The Legion Of Honour