In prehistoric times, mankind often had only two choices in crisis situations: fight or flee. In modern times, humor offers read more

In prehistoric times, mankind often had only two choices in crisis situations: fight or flee. In modern times, humor offers us a third alternative; fight, flee - or laugh.

Crises and deadlocks when they occur have at least this advantage, that they force us to think.

Crises and deadlocks when they occur have at least this advantage, that they force us to think.

... as we wake or sleep, we grow strong or we grow weak, and at last some crisis shows us read more

... as we wake or sleep, we grow strong or we grow weak, and at last some crisis shows us what we have become.

Actually, this seems to be the basic need of the human heart in nearly every great crisis - a good read more

Actually, this seems to be the basic need of the human heart in nearly every great crisis - a good hot cup of coffee.

A leader or a man of action in a crisis almost always acts subconsciously and then thinks of the reasons read more

A leader or a man of action in a crisis almost always acts subconsciously and then thinks of the reasons for his action.

Man is not imprisoned by habit. Great changes in him can be wrought by crisis--once that crisis can be recognized read more

Man is not imprisoned by habit. Great changes in him can be wrought by crisis--once that crisis can be recognized and understood.

We are in such a slump that even the ones that are drinking aren't hitting.

We are in such a slump that even the ones that are drinking aren't hitting.

These are the times that try men's souls.

These are the times that try men's souls.

Every little thing counts in a crisis.

Every little thing counts in a crisis.