Word: cautionings
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...anything from research into the literary tradition of the work to investigation of the historical setting-both the one in which the drama was written and the one in which it takes place. Updating a play, even if it means only minor rewriting of the script, requires the most caution and understanding of all. To take an obvious example, recklessly pushing Shakespeare into the '20s can erase important themes along with the "wherefore art thou...
...book's lack of direct criticism of the society which allowed such cruelty may be as much a product of Liang's caution after his past troubles as of his belief in communist society. Even his father, always a devoted Maoist, tells him at one point to "never give your opinion on anything...even if you're asked directly. "Liang's book may present an inglorious picture of China's past, but political changes after Mao's death make such a picture politically safe for the author. Deng Xiao-Ping, the new premier, entered office with a movement to discredit...
...Andropov era, the KGB has apparently been careful not to soil its own hands with murders of revenge, political assassination and other "wet" (bloody) affairs. A plot against the Pope would have demanded extreme caution, since it conceivably could have endangered Andropov's political prospects and damaged the Kremlin's European peace offensive. Says Hélène Carrère d'Encausse: "If the West becomes convinced of Andropov's implication in this affair, it will not only diminish his international authority but shatter the modern, nonterrorist image that he has sought
...surge of interest in Navon in Israel inspired unusual caution in Washington as the Israeli President began a ten-day tour of the U.S. with a visit to the White House last week. Mindful that any sign of favoritism toward Navon might be interpreted as meddling in Israeli politics, Administration officials were careful to stress the "informal" nature of Navon's visit. They were particularly anxious not to antagonize Begin, who is scheduled to come to Washington next month. Thus President Reagan and Navon met alone for only 20 minutes before sitting down to lunch with Vice President George...
...glance back at the last Dukakis term should also cultivate caution along with optimism. His administration was impressive in its efficiency--a trait that is certain to be enhanced this time by the governor's three years teaching and preparing for a new race at the Kennedy School of Government. But policy development often goes beyond mere number-crunching "decision-making," and last time around, Dukakis made some wrong decisions. Cuts in human services spending were among the most grievous. This time around, he should seek to be more creative in dealing with budget deficits, and should...