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    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.

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These are the times that try men's souls.

These are the times that try men's souls.

by Thomas Paine Found in: Crisis Quotes,
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Every crisis offers you extra desired power

Every crisis offers you extra desired power

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Crises refine life. In them you discover what you are.

Crises refine life. In them you discover what you are.

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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.

by Bishop Westcott Found in: Crisis Quotes,
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Crises and deadlocks when they occur have at least this advantage, that they force us to think.

Crises and deadlocks when they occur have at least this advantage, that they force us to think.

by Jawaharlal Nehru Found in: Crisis Quotes,
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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.

by Larry Summers Found in: Crisis Quotes,
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A crisis is a close encounter of the third kind.

A crisis is a close encounter of the third kind.

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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.

by Robert Orben Found in: Crisis Quotes,
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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.

by Norman Cousins Found in: Crisis Quotes,
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