Quote by Victor Frankl

We who lived in concentration camps can remember the men who walked through the huts comforting others, giving away their last piece of bread. They may have been few in number, but they offer sufficient proof that everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of human freedoms - to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances - to choose one's own way.

We who lived in concentration camps can remember the men who

Summary

This quote, attributed to Viktor Frankl, speaks to the resilience and power of the human spirit. Despite enduring the horrors of concentration camps, Frankl recalls the selfless acts of compassion and kindness from those who chose to uplift and support others. He emphasizes that while everything can be stripped away from a person, the freedom to choose one's attitude and response to any situation remains intact. This quote highlights the enduring human capacity to find meaning, purpose, and inner freedom even in the most dire circumstances.

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