The truth — that love is the ultimate and the highest goal to which man can aspire.
Meaning
In a camp, marching in the cold and thinking of his wife, Frankl suddenly understood that love is the deepest purpose a person can aim at, even when everything else is stripped away. To lift your mood, spend a few minutes remembering someone you love and send them a message.
Source: Man's Search for Meaning (1946; 1959; 1984)
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