Life Quote by Eli J. Finkel
““In this version, scholars like Otto Rank, Viktor Frankl, and Rollo May—not to mention philosophically oriented social activists like Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir—emphasize that people who succeed in both developing their own value system and living in accord with it (that is, people who live authentically) can build lives that are deeply fulfilling, even if there is no objective truth undergirding their value system.””
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Science of Trust" by John Gottman, 2015 (cited in interview)?? Actually quote from article "The Truth About Love" by Eli J. Finkel, 2020
Authentic living involves creating personal values and aligning actions with them, leading to fulfillment despite lack of universal truth.
In simple terms: Live true to self‑created values for fulfillment.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate personal values and act consistently.
Themes
authenticity
meaning
subjectivity
fulfillment
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- relationship building
- creative projects
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
existentialism
value creation
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What values guide you most?
- How do you reconcile personal truth with societal expectations?
A Different Perspective
Without shared standards, authenticity may feel socially isolated.
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