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... 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.
Every crisis offers you extra desired power
Every crisis offers you extra desired power
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.
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.
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.
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.
These are the times that try men's souls.
These are the times that try men's souls.
Crises refine life. In them you discover what you are.
Crises refine life. In them you discover what you are.
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.