Aim Quote by Viktor E. Frankl
![“[Speaking of his experience in a concentration camp:] As we said before, any attempt to restore a man's inner strength in the camp had first to succeed in showing him some future goal...Woe to him who saw no more sense in his life, no aim, no purpose, and therefore no point in carrying on. He was…” quote by Viktor E. Frankl](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/23e/viktor-e-frankl-668_aim_speaking-of-his-experience-in-a-concentr_2217219.jpg)
“[Speaking of his experience in a concentration camp:] As we said before, any attempt to restore a man's inner strength in the camp had first to succeed in showing him some future goal...Woe to him who saw no more sense in his life, no aim, no purpose, and therefore no point in carrying on. He was soon lost.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Man's Search for Meaning, 1946, Holocaust memoir
Hope and future goals are essential for psychological survival in extreme conditions.
In simple terms: Future purpose sustains life.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate personal goals to stay resilient.
Themes
meaning
survival
hope
psychology
Mood
inspirational
serious
empathetic
Type
philosophical
psychological
motivational
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- goal‑oriented planning
- support groups for trauma
Key Concepts
existential therapy
goal setting
resilience training
Questions to Reflect On
- What future goal motivates you now?
- How can you help others find purpose?
A Different Perspective
Hope may not be enough without resources.
![“He [an earnest young reporter] seemed to share the view of many intelligent, well-educated, well-meaning people that, while adult literature may aim to be art, the object of children's books is to whip the little rascals into shape.” quote by Katherine Paterson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2cf/katherine-paterson-2365_adults_he-an-earnest-young-reporter-seemed-to-s_6101.jpg)
![“I really enjoyed it - being involved in watching rushes and playback [in "The Invisible Woman"]. Ralph [Fiennes] was very open to my input, I think knowing that he couldn't always be there 100 percent, that he had dual aims with directing and acting.” quote by Felicity Jones](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/56e/felicity-jones-2070_acting_i-really-enjoyed-it-being-involved-in-wa_11933.jpg)
