Able Quote by Albert Schweitzer
“A man is truly ethical only when he obeys the compulsion to help all life which he is able to assist, and shrinks from injuring anything that lives.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Philosophy of Civilization, 1923
True ethics demand helping all living beings we can, avoiding harm to any.
In simple terms: Ethics = help all, harm none.
Key Takeaway
Practice compassion toward all life.
Themes
ethics
compassion
universalism
responsibility
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- environmental activism
- animal welfare
- daily kindness
Key Concepts
Moral philosophy
bioethics
interconnectedness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you extend compassion without burnout?
- What limits exist in helping all life?
A Different Perspective
Balancing self‑care with universal aid is challenging.
