Adventure Quote by Viktor E. Frankl
““Life is not primarily a quest for pleasure, as Freud believed, or a quest for power, as Alfred Adler taught, but a quest for meaning. The great task for any person is to find meaning in his or her life.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Man’s Search for Meaning, Viktor E. Frankl, 1946
Life’s purpose is found in meaning, not merely pleasure or power, and each person must discover their own significance.
In simple terms: Meaning, not pleasure or power, gives life purpose.
Key Takeaway
Seek personal meaning.
Themes
purpose
existential
psychology
self‑discovery
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career counseling
- grief coping
- education
- leadership development
Key Concepts
logotherapy
humanism
values
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives your life meaning?
- How can you pursue meaning when faced with hardship?
A Different Perspective
Meaning can be elusive and may conflict with societal expectations.
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