Who said “Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself…”?

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Albert Schweitzer. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceKulturphilosophie (1923)

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Schweitzer, A. (n.d.). Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/10542-until-he-extends-the-circle-of-his-compassion/

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Schweitzer, Albert. “Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/10542-until-he-extends-the-circle-of-his-compassion/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Schweitzer, Albert. “Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/10542-until-he-extends-the-circle-of-his-compassion/.

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