Able Quote by Viktor E. Frankl
“The struggle for existence is a struggle 'for' something; it is purposeful and only in so being is it meaningful and able to bring meaning into life.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Man's Search for Meaning, Viktor E. Frankl, 1946
Existence gains purpose when we actively seek meaning, turning struggle into significance.
In simple terms: Struggle becomes meaningful when we find purpose.
Seek purpose in challenges.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career setbacks
- personal loss
- health crises
- creative projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What purpose can you assign to current hardships?
- How does meaning shape your resilience?
May underestimate random suffering that resists meaning.