Animal Quote by Albert Schweitzer
“...Ethics has not only to do with mankind but with the animal creation as well. This is witnessed in the purpose of St. Francis of Assisi. Thus we shall arrive that ethics is reverence for all life. This is the ethic of love widened universally. It is the ethic of Jesus now recognized as a necessity of thought...Only a universal ethic which embraces every living creature can put us in touch with the universe and the will which is there manifest...”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Philosophy of Civilization, Albert Schweitzer, 1931
Ethics should extend beyond humans to all living beings, reflecting a universal love and reverence for life.
In simple terms: Love all life; respect all creatures.
Key Takeaway
Treat every creature with respect.
Themes
ethics
universal love
respect for life
spirituality
Mood
reflective
compassionate
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- environmental activism
- animal welfare
- spiritual practice
- education
- policy making
Key Concepts
anthropocentrism
biocentrism
holism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we integrate animal welfare into daily decisions?
- What practices foster universal reverence for life?
A Different Perspective
Human-centered ethics ignore broader ecological interdependence.
