Quote by Viktor E. Frankl

What is demanded of man is not, as some existential philosophers teach, to endure the meaninglessness of life, but rather to bear his incapacity to grasp its unconditional meaningfulness in rational terms.

What is demanded of man is not, as some existential philosop

Summary

This quote suggests that humans should not simply resign themselves to the idea that life is meaningless, as some existentialist philosophers argue, but rather confront the fact that they are unable to fully comprehend the profound and unconditional meaningfulness of life through rational reasoning. It implies that there is a deeper significance to existence that surpasses our intellectual understanding, and our responsibility lies in accepting and carrying the weight of our limited ability to grasp the true essence and purpose of life.

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Inspirational Psychology

By Viktor E. Frankl

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