A man is ethical only when life, as such, is sacred to him, that of plants and animals as that of his fellow men, and when he devotes himself helpfully to all life that is in need of help.

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"Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate."

- Albert Schweitzer

Compassion

"The purpose of human life is to serve and to show compassion and the will to help others."

- Albert Schweitzer

Compassion

"Be happy for those who are happy, and weep for those who weep; such is your duty."

- Albert Schweitzer

Compassion

"Let us never forget that medicine is for people. It is not for profit, it is not for status, it is not for self."

- Albert Schweitzer

Compassion

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

- Albert Schweitzer

Happiness

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"What virtue is there in a man who demonstrates goodness because he has been bred to it? It is his habit from youth. But a man who has known unkindness and want, for him to be kind and charitable to those who have been the cause of his misfortunes, that is a virtuous man."

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"Whether a human being is good or bad, right or wrong, can only be determined based on circumstances."

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"Always let your conscience be your guide."

- Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio

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"To the factory farmer, in contrast to the traditional farmer with his sense of honor and obligation, the animals are 'production units,' and accorded all the sympathy that term suggests."

- Matthew Scully

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"When music is allowed to take the place of devotion and prayer, it is a terrible curse. Young people assemble together to sing, and, although professed Christians, frequently dishonor God and their faith by their frivolous conversation and their choice of music."

- Ellen G. White

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