Man's search for meaning is the primary motivation in his life and not a "secondary rationalization" of instinctual drives. This meaning is unique and specific in that it must and can be fulfilled by him alone; only then does it achieve a significance which will satisfy his own will to meaning.
Viktor E. FranklI never would have made it if I could not have laughed. It lifted me momentarily out of this horrible situation, just enough to make it livable.
Viktor E. FranklWhen we are no longer able to change a situation - we are challenged to change ourselves.
Viktor E. FranklEven when it is not fully attained, we become better by striving for a higher goal.
Viktor E. Frankl