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“Suffering presents us with a challenge: to find our goals and purpose in our lives that make even the worst situation worth living through.”

Quote by Viktor E. Frankl

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Viktor E. Frankl

Viktor E. Frankl was a renowned neurologist and psychologist, born on March 26, 1905, and died on September 2, 1997. He was one of the founders of existential psychology and is known for his experiences in Nazi concentration camps and his book 'Man's Search for Meaning'. more

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