Famous quote by Albert Schweitzer

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I wanted to be a doctor that I might be able to work without having to talk because for years I had been giving myself o
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"I wanted to be a doctor that I might be able to work without having to talk because for years I had been giving myself out in words"

- Albert Schweitzer

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Albert Schweitzer's quote talks to the idea of needing a break from the continuous usage of words. As a doctor, Schweitzer would be able to work without having to talk, which would supply him with a much needed respite from the constant usage of words. This quote recommends that Schweitzer had been offering himself away in words for many years, likely in the form of conversations, lectures, and other forms of communication. This quote indicates that Schweitzer was feeling drained pipes from the continuous usage of words and was trying to find a method to take a break from it. Schweitzer's quote speaks with the idea that in some cases it is needed to take a break from the constant use of words in order to recharge and restore one's energy.

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Albert Schweitzer This quote is written / told by Albert Schweitzer between January 14, 1875 and September 4, 1965. He was a famous Theologian from Germany. The author also have 59 other quotes.

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