1 When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. ― Viktor E. Frankl
In life, it is important to recognize what we can change and what we cannot change. In the face of situations that we can’t control, we have the freedom to control how we react and adapt ourselves.
2 Those who have a ‘why’ to live, can bear with almost any ‘how’.― Viktor E. Frankl
As long as you have a purpose, you can bear anything in life. This gives you the determination and the will to live.
3 But there was no need to be ashamed of tears, for tears bore witness that a man had the greatest of courage, the courage to suffer.― Viktor E. Frankl
People often get ashamed of tears. Crying actually shows that one has the courage to suffer. It reflects their efforts and struggles.
4 No man should judge unless he asks himself in absolute honesty whether in a similar situation he might not have done the same. ― Viktor Emil Frankl
People tend to judge others because they don’t truly understand what others go through. They realize this only when they face similar situations themselves.
5 Happiness cannot be pursued; it must ensue.― Viktor E. Frankl
Happiness should not be pursued because when we don’t get it, we end up being sadder. When it comes to us on its own, our happiness becomes natural, not forced.
6 It is not freedom from conditions, but it is freedom to take a stand toward the conditions.― Viktor E. Frankl
We become free from certain conditions when we face them. We get this freedom only by taking a stand towards them. We can be free when we choose to be courageous.
7 For the world is in a bad state, but everything will become still worse unless each of us does his best. ― Viktor E. Frankl
The world can be a bad place to be in. At times, things get worse. To make them better, first we need to do our best.
8 I understood how a man who has nothing left in this world still may know bliss, be it only for a brief moment, in the contemplation of his beloved.― Viktor E. Frankl
Even though we may have nothing in this world, we may still experience happiness and bliss. This happens with the presence of the people we care for and love. With loved ones, even the most painful situations become easier to deal with.
9 Fear makes come true that which one is afraid of.― Viktor E. Frankl
When we let our fears control us, the things we’re afraid of becoming true to us. This holds us back. Face your fears if you want to stop being afraid.
10 Human kindness can be found in all groups, even those which as a whole it would be easy to condemn.― Viktor Emil Frankl
As long as you are understanding and compassionate towards others, you become kind. Even the most condemnable people can be considerate.
11 I also bear witness to the unexpected extent to which man is capable of defying and braving even the worst conditions conceivable.― Viktor Emil Frankl
People who face the worst conditions have the ability to overcome adversity. They are capable of braving and defying it as well.
12 The meaning of life is to give life meaning.― Viktor E. Frankl
Meaningless existence is filled with hopelessness and helplessness because people are driven by meaning, it is what makes life fulfilling. There is an innate force that pushes us to reach our potential.
Epic Quotes By Viktor Frankl
1. When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. ― Viktor E. Frankl
2. Those who have a ‘why’ to live, can bear with almost any ‘how’.― Viktor E. Frankl
3. But there was no need to be ashamed of tears, for tears bore witness that a man had the greatest of courage, the courage to suffer.― Viktor E. Frankl
4. No man should judge unless he asks himself in absolute honesty whether in a similar situation he might not have done the same. ― Viktor Emil Frankl
5. Happiness cannot be pursued; it must ensue.― Viktor E. Frankl
6. It is not freedom from conditions, but it is freedom to take a stand toward the conditions.― Viktor E. Frankl
7. For the world is in a bad state, but everything will become still worse unless each of us does his best. ― Viktor E. Frankl
8. I understood how a man who has nothing left in this world still may know bliss, be it only for a brief moment, in the contemplation of his beloved.― Viktor E. Frankl
9. Fear makes come true that which one is afraid of.― Viktor E. Frankl
10. Human kindness can be found in all groups, even those which as a whole it would be easy to condemn.― Viktor Emil Frankl
11. I also bear witness to the unexpected extent to which man is capable of defying and braving even the worst conditions conceivable.― Viktor Emil Frankl
12. The meaning of life is to give life meaning.― Viktor E. Frankl
