Meaning of life quote from Viktor Frankl (Vienna)

"We old men of the concentration camp have been afraid of life for years, so we have to face life again."

Viktor Frankl, age 0 (1905 - 1997)

Vienna, Austria

April 14, 2026

This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Viktor Frankl, based in Vienna, Austria. As a renowned thinker (1905 - 1997), their words continue to inspire people around the world.

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