Who said “Man can hardly even recognize the devils of his own creation.”?

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It's credited to Albert Schweitzer, but no reliable source from their lifetime has been found.

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“Man can hardly even recognize the devils of his own creation.” [Quotation attributed to Albert Schweitzer]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/13452-man-can-hardly-even-recognize-the-devils-of/

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“Man can hardly even recognize the devils of his own creation.” Attributed to Albert Schweitzer. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/13452-man-can-hardly-even-recognize-the-devils-of/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“Man can hardly even recognize the devils of his own creation.” Attributed to Albert Schweitzer. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/13452-man-can-hardly-even-recognize-the-devils-of/.

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