--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Frankl asserts that \"the potentialities…" description: "\"“Frankl asserts that \"the potentialities of life are not indifferent possibilities, but must be seen in the light of meaning and values.\" Such meaning ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/882/william-blair-gould-286837_healing_frankl-asserts-that-the-potentialities-o_831409.jpg" --- # Frankl asserts that "the potentialities of life are not… ![“Frankl asserts that "the potentialities of life are not indifferent possibilities, but must be seen in the light of meaning and values." Such meaning and values cannot be imposed; each individual must seek out for himself or herself the meaning of each situation and the implications the present…” quote by William Blair Gould](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/882/william-blair-gould-286837_healing_frankl-asserts-that-the-potentialities-o_831409.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/882/william-blair-gould-286837_healing_frankl-asserts-that-the-potentialities-o_831409.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/882/william-blair-gould-286837_healing_frankl-asserts-that-the-potentialities-o_831409.jpg) > ““Frankl asserts that "the potentialities of life are not indifferent possibilities, but must be seen in the light of meaning and values." Such meaning and values cannot be imposed; each individual must seek out for himself or herself the meaning of each situation and the implications the present moment may have for the future.”” William Blair Gould ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Life’s meaning and values are not given; each person must find purpose in each moment, shaping future implications. **In simple terms:** Create personal meaning in each situation. Key Takeaway Seek purpose, influence future. Themes meaning values purpose existential self‑direction Mood reflective inspirational Type Healing:0 Life:1 Meaning:1 Potentialities:0 Present moment:1 Self:1 Values:1 Frankl Asserts:0 Potentialities Life:0 Meaning Values:0 When to use this quote - journaling - counseling - life coaching - decision making Key Concepts existentialism personal growth future orientation Questions to Reflect On - What gives your life meaning now? - How do values guide choices? 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