Thus, human existence-at least as long as it has not been neurotically distorted-is always directed to something, or someone, other than itself, be it a meaning to fulfill or another human being to encounter lovingly.

Even when it is not fully attained, we become better by striving for a higher goal.

The attempt to develop a sense of humor and to see things in a humorous light is some kind of a trick learned while mastering the art of living.

A sound philosophy of life, I think, may be the most valuable asset for a psychiatrist to have when he is treating a patient.

Now, it is my contention that the deneuroticization of humanity requires a rehumanization of psychotherapy.

The last of human freedoms - the ability to chose one's attitude especially an attitude of gratitude in a given set of circumstances especially in difficult circumstances.

It is here that we encounter the central theme of existentialism: to live is to suffer, to survive is to find meaning in the suffering.