Quotation by

Albert Schweitzer

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.

Albert Schweitzer

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Albert Schweitzer means that a person truly acts morally when they respect and value all forms of life equally, whether human, animal, or plant. He also believes that ethical behavior involves actively offering support to any living being that requires assistance.

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