Despair Quote by Viktor E. Frankl
“Despair is suffering without meaning.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Man's Search for Meaning, 1946
Suffering becomes bearable when it is linked to a purpose or meaning.
In simple terms: Pain without purpose is despair.
Key Takeaway
Find meaning in hardship.
Themes
meaning
suffering
purpose
existential
psychology
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- counseling
- personal crisis
- healthcare
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
logotherapy
existentialism
human resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives your suffering purpose?
- Can meaning be created?
A Different Perspective
Meaning may be elusive or imposed.
![“It's one thing to be discouraged. It's another thing to have despair. Despair is when you think there's just no end to this [suffering]. There's no solution for this. Despair is when you think that your suffering has no purpose, and your suffering has no end.” quote by Max Lucado](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c5d/max-lucado-190_despair_it-s-one-thing-to-be-discouraged-it-s-an_1532252.jpg)
