Word: succeeded
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...This is really an enormous task," Ozawa says. "This is more than reform. What we need is close to a revolution. What's demanded is a change of Japanese consciousness, and whether or not we succeed is up to the people." But what would bring about revolution? It is the Japanese way to face adversity with a simple appeal to gaman, which translates more or less as "hang tough and don't complain." Perhaps anguish over Japan's decay will push people beyond gaman and put wind at the back of radicals like Ozawa and other reformers. Failing that, Japan...
LAST FRIDAY, A FEW DAYS BEFORE HE LEFT FOR A STATE visit to Tokyo, President Clinton walked outside the White House for a photo op he was clearly looking forward to. Accompanied by Mickey Kantor, the tough-talking Trade Representative who later that day would be nominated to succeed Ron Brown as Secretary of Commerce, Clinton viewed a new Chrysler Neon, Ford Taurus and GM Cavalier--all equipped with right-hand steering wheels for sale in Japan. "Just four years ago," said Clinton, "if you had told me that I would see it, I'm not sure I would have...
...said for the Nazis and their sympathizers)--Jews all over the world from every strain of religious observance are on the cutting edge of the sciences and arts. The brutality of the Germans, or for that matter, the anti-Semitic atrocities of every other country, did not succeed in sapping the Jewish people of their destiny...
...quite similar effects. Fifteen years ago, almost all papers were burdensomely typed, and computers were reserved for a few freaks, some of whom would eventually turn into billionaires. Nowadays, however, the technical skills required to utilize the resources of the computer have become a must, and somebody expecting to succeed in either academia or a professional job has to reach an advanced level of sophistication. In addition, he has to keep up steadily with the technological advances. The computer has undoubtedly made many activities easier, but on the other hand much of one's time is spent in front...
...will almost certainly take a lot more effort than previous Harvard students have been used to, as well as a change in lifestyles, most notably increased flexibility, mobility, ability to change and increased dedication to one's occupation to succeed in the next century. On the other hand, it is more than ever before possible to create something new and meaningful which adds social value, rather than administering an established bureaucracy. Previously, closed markets have to be developed, adequate infrastructure, financial and political systems have to be established. In academia, the opportunities for new research have grown exponentially with...