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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.
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.
A crisis is a close encounter of the third kind.
A crisis is a close encounter of the third kind.
These are the times that try men's souls.
These are the times that try men's souls.
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.
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.
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.
Every crisis offers you extra desired power
Every crisis offers you extra desired power
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.