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Verbal slip-ups often occur because we say things without knowledge of the subtle implications they carry. Understanding these implications requires social awareness - the ability to pick up on the emotions and experiences of other people. ”
There is no such thing as several Romanias, but only politicians who divide Romania depending on the interests of their parties and their clout. ”
I literally came to L.A. like every actor does from this little town with this big dream, and I'm living in it now. It's mind-blowing. ”
I never questioned I would have any trouble doing what I wanted to do. I'm not talking about getting to a certain position - or to success. It was just that I knew I wanted to act, and that I would make my living that way. Having the unconditional support of your parents is really freeing. ”
I've still got family members living below the poverty line in New York. ”
I talk to women for a living. It's pretty much what I do with my day. ”
Being a professional writer is not an easy way to make a living. ”
However, in spite of the general perception that monetary policy should be conducted so as to avert deflation, a central bank cannot lower interest rates below the zero lower bound. ”
Well-functioning financial systems are important in achieving sustained economic growth. They play a crucial role in channeling household savings into the corporate sector and allocating investment funds among firms. ”
They emphasize the viewpoint that the protracted economic stagnation in Japan derives from incomplete economic adjustments to significant changes in relative prices. ”