Answer to life Quote by Viktor E. Frankl
““As each situation in life represents a challenge to man and presents a problem for him to solve, the question of the meaning of life may actually be reversed. Ultimately, man should not ask what the meaning of his life is, but rather he must recognize that it is he who is asked. In a word, each man is questioned by life; and he can only answer to life by answering for his own life; to life he can only respond by being responsible. Thus, logotherapy sees in responsibleness the very essence of human existence.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Man's Search for Meaning, 1946
Life asks questions of us; we must answer by taking responsibility for our own existence, which is the core of logotherapy.
In simple terms: Life demands responsibility; answer it.
Key Takeaway
Live responsibly, find meaning.
Themes
meaning
responsibility
existence
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
philosophical
therapeutic
When to use this quote
- counseling
- personal crisis
- career decisions
Key Concepts
logotherapy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibility defines you?
- How can you turn challenges into meaning?
A Different Perspective
Responsibility can feel overwhelming.
