Life Quote by Viktor E. Frankl
““The meaning of life is to give life meaning.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Man's Search for Meaning, 1946
Life's purpose is to assign meaning to existence, not to seek it passively.
In simple terms: Give life meaning yourself.
Key Takeaway
Actively create purpose.
Themes
meaning
purpose
existential
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career
- relationships
- adversity
- personal growth
Key Concepts
logotherapy
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives your life meaning?
- How can you create meaning in daily tasks?
A Different Perspective
Meaning can be elusive without effort.
![“[T]here is nothing to say about life. It has no meaning. You make meaning. If you want a meaning in your life, find a meaning and bring it into your life, but life won't give you a meaning. Meaning is a concept. It is a notion of an end toward which you are going. The point of Buddhism is This Is…” quote by Joseph Campbell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4a1/joseph-campbell-300_buddhism_t-here-is-nothing-to-say-about-life-it-h_119345.jpg)
