Albert SchweitzerUntil he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.
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until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not find peace. The quote “until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not find peace” is a popular phrase used in various forms to convey the message that humans must act in accordance with their moral principles. If we fail to act in accordance with our moral principles, we will not find peace within ourselves or anywhere else.
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