When a man cannot find meaning, he numbs himself with pleasure.

Ultimate freedom is a man's right to choose his attitude.

Fundamentally, therefore, any man can, even under such circumstances, decide what shall become of him—mentally and spiritually. He may retain his human dignity even in a concentration camp.

One can choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances.

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.

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.

In times of crisis, people reach for meaning. Meaning is strength. Our survival may depend on our seeking and finding it.