Quote by Albert Schweitzer

Just as the wave cannot exist for itself, but is ever a part of the heaving surface of the ocean, so must I never live my life for itself, but always in the experience which is going on around me. It is an uncomfortable doctrine which the true ethics whisper into my ear. You are happy, they say; therefore you are called upon to give much.

Just as the wave cannot exist for itself, but is ever a part

Summary

This quote suggests that, similar to how a wave cannot exist independently from the ocean, an individual should not live solely for their own sake. Instead, they should always engage and participate in the ongoing experiences of the world. The quote implies an ethical duty to contribute to the happiness and welfare of others, as happiness brings with it the responsibility to give and contribute generously. It highlights the belief that personal happiness should not be pursued selfishly, but rather be used as a motivation to add value to the lives of others.

By Albert Schweitzer

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