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These are the times that try men's souls.
These are the times that try men's souls.
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.
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.
A crisis is a close encounter of the third kind.
A crisis is a close encounter of the third kind.
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.
Every little thing counts in a crisis.
Every little thing counts in a crisis.
Blaming speculators as a response to financial crisis goes back at least to the Greeks. It's almost always the wrong read more
Blaming speculators as a response to financial crisis goes back at least to the Greeks. It's almost always the wrong response.
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.
