Albert Schweitzer (Jan. 14, 1875 – Sept. 4, 1965)

Albert Schweitzer died 44 years ago

Albert Schweitzer was born on January 14, 1875 in Kayserzberg, Germany. He was an organist, among other activities. Mr. Schweitzer died on September 4, 1965 in Lambaréné, Gabon, Africa.

Albert Schweitzer died today – 43 years ago

Musician, philosopher, and physician Albert Schweitzer was born on January 14, 1875 in Kaisersberg, Alsace-Lorraine, France. He said, “An optimist is a person who sees a green light everywhere, while the pessimist sees only the red stoplight. The truly wise person is colorblind.” [Just don’t be totally blind.]... Mr. Schweitzer died on September 4, 1965 in Lambaréné, Gabon, Africa.

Albert Schweitzer died today – 42 years ago

Philosopher and physician – and generally all-around great guy - Albert Schweitzer was born on January 14, 1875 in Kaisersberg, Alsace-Lorraine. He said, “There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats." [I LOVE them both!]... Mr. Schweitzer died in 1965 in Lambaréné, Gabon, Africa.

French writer Marcel Achard was born as Marcel-Auguste Ferréol on July 5, 1899 in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, France. He said, “The bedfellows politics made are never strange. It only seems that way to those who have not watched the courtship." [Interesting theory.]... Mr. Achard died in 1974 in Paris, France.

German-born economist E.F. Schumacher was born as Ernst Friedrich Schumacher on August 16, 1911 in Bonn, Germany. He said, “Many people love in themselves what they hate in others." [You can’t have too much of a good thing. (Watch how you interpret that.)]... Mr. Schumacher died in 1977 in Switzerland.