Viktor E. FranklA man who could not see the end of his"provisional existence" was not able to aim at an ultimate goal in life.
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There is a saying, “You cannot see the end of your road until you reach the end of it.” If you hold on to the ideal that you will someday be able to accomplish something great and important, you will not give up. You will strive for it. You will hold on and go forward.
Source: Mans Search For Meaning
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