@czechglobalhosts for me, its the other way round, situations are different these days from those days he quoted.
I believe these days with so much going around in the country, as an individual i have faced so much than i could react to.. I don't know about you or others but all i know is me, i can't say about the weight each and everyone has on their neck but from my own perspective, most situation tend to define that quote has opposite to reality.
When life hits you at times at 90 percent speed, it might be just require 10% effort or reaction to put things in place and other times it could require more.. Its just how hard or soft it hits you that determines your manner of approach.. Just saying