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Every little thing counts in a crisis.
Every little thing counts in a crisis.
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.
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.
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.
The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things for which he cares sufficiently; read more
The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things for which he cares sufficiently; but he is willing, in great crises, to give even his life--knowing that under certain conditions it is not worth-while to live.
A crisis is a close encounter of the third kind.
A crisis is a close encounter of the third kind.
Close scrutiny will show that most "crisis situations" are opportunities to either advance, or stay where you are.
Close scrutiny will show that most "crisis situations" are opportunities to either advance, or stay where you are.
Crises refine life. In them you discover what you are.
Crises refine life. In them you discover what you are.
