Happiness Quote by Viktor E. Frankl
““For success, like happiness, cannot be pursued; it must ensue, and it only does so as the unintended side-effect of one's personal dedication to a cause greater than oneself or as the by-product of one's surrender to a person other than oneself. Happiness must happen, and the same holds for success: you have to let it happen by not caring about it.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Man's Search for Meaning, 1946
Success and happiness arise not from chasing them, but from dedicating oneself to a higher purpose or surrendering to another, allowing them to emerge naturally.
In simple terms: Purpose leads to success and happiness.
Key Takeaway
Focus on purpose, not outcomes.
Themes
meaning
purpose
success
happiness
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career fulfillment
- volunteer work
- relationships
- personal projects
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
self‑transcendence
flow
Questions to Reflect On
- What higher purpose drives you?
- How can you balance effort with surrender?
A Different Perspective
May ignore practical effort needed to achieve goals.
