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A crisis is a close encounter of the third kind.
A crisis is a close encounter of the third kind.
Every little thing counts in a crisis.
Every little thing counts in a crisis.
The crisis of today is the joke of tomorrow.
The crisis of today is the joke of tomorrow.
These are the times that try men's souls.
These are the times that try men's souls.
Every crisis offers you extra desired power.
Every crisis offers you extra desired power.
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.
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.
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.
... 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.