Each Man Is Questioned by Life Viktor Frankl

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Ultimately, man should not ask what the meaning of his life is, but rather must recognize that it is he who is asked.

In a word, each man is questioned by life; and he can only answer to life by answering for his own life; to life, he can only respond by being responsible.

Credit: Viktor Frankl



Comment: This quote resonates with Conversational Leadership, where leadership is less about providing answers and more about engaging in meaningful dialogues—with others and with life itself—responding with authenticity and accountability.

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