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.

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.

These are the times that try men's souls.

These are the times that try men's souls.

A crisis is a close encounter of the third kind.

A crisis is a close encounter of the third kind.

In a crisis, don't hide behind anything or anybody. They're going to find you anyway.

In a crisis, don't hide behind anything or anybody. They're going to find you anyway.

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.

Try to relax and enjoy the crisis.

Try to relax and enjoy the crisis.

Every little thing counts in a crisis.

Every little thing counts in a crisis.

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.