Man’s Search for Meaning

By Victor E. Frankl

Key Quotes:

“Those who have a why to live can bear almost any how.”
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”

Themes:

  • Meaning and Purpose: Central to human motivation.

  • Suffering: Can lead to growth if it has purpose.

  • Freedom of Choice: Even in extreme conditions, people can choose their attitude.

  • Human Dignity: The last of human freedoms is the ability to choose one’s response.

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