Albert Schweitzer

Albert Schweitzer

 Do you know about Albert Schweitzer?
He was a doctor, a philosopher, and musician.
He was so talented that he made a large contribution in all fields. 
Especially, he is famous as a doctor in Africa. He was born of a noble family in Alsace, and always conscious that his family was better off than those of the people in the village where he lived. But he couldn't stand this truth that he and his friends are not equal though mankind is made equal by God. When Albert was studying at University, he made up his mind to go to Africa, as a doctor, to save sick people.
He studied further about tropical medicine so hard. He said 

"It is true that I had saved a lot of African sick people, but my great efforts must have been only a small piece of contribution in the view of whole Africa."

He was not satisfied with his achievement though he devoted his whole life to the end of his life. I believe he is one of the greatest man who had an unwavering belief.

He left another message, "Example is leadership", for us.
I think he hopes us to act voluntary if you believe.
I hope his achievements will be passed on to future generations.

【words】
devote oneself to~    ～に没頭する、専念する
God created every man equal    神はすべての人間を平等に創った
talented    才能のある
back you up    あなたを応援する
medicine    医学
tropical medicine    熱帯医学

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