William Safire Quotes

Have a definite opinion... view

By: William Safire

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Last, but not least, avoid cliches like the plague... view

By: William Safire

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The right to do something does not mean that doing it is right... view

By: William Safire

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Never assume the obvious is true... view

By: William Safire

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Is sloppiness in speech caused by ignorance or apathy? I don't know and I don't care... view

By: William Safire

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I think we all have a need to know what we do not need to know... view

By: William Safire

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Knowing how things work is the basis for appreciation, and is thus a source of civilized delight... view

By: William Safire

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If you re-read your work, you can find on re-reading a great deal of repetition can be avoided by re-reading and editing... view

By: William Safire

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