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William Safire Quotes

«Never assume the obvious is true.»
Author: William Safire (Grammarian, Writer) | About: Truth | Keywords: assume, obvious, true
«The right to do something does not mean that doing it is right.»
«Last, but not least, avoid cliches like the plague.»
«Is sloppiness in speech caused by ignorance or apathy? I don't know and I don't care»
«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»
«Knowing how things work is the basis for appreciation, and is thus a source of civilized delight»
«I think we all have a need to know what we do not need to know»
«Have a definite opinion.»
«For the sake of the country, the conservative cause, the Republican party and even his own long-term career -- he ought to resign.»