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The elemental fact, present in our consciousness every moment of our existence, is: i am life that wills to live, in the midst of life that wills to live.... the essence of the humane spirit is: preserve life, promote life, help life to achieve its highest destiny. the essence of evil is: destroy life, harm life, hamper the development of life
-Albert Schweitzer
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The Elemental Fact, Present In Our Consciousness

Albert Schweitzer
The elemental fact, present in our consciousness every moment of our existence, is: i am life that wills to live, in the midst of life that wills to live.... the essence of the humane spirit is: preserve life, promote life, help life to achieve its highest destiny. the essence of evil is: destroy life, harm life, hamper the development of life
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