William Safire Quotes

"Last, but not least, avoid cliches like the plague."
- William Safire
(Related: Cliches)

"The right to do something does not mean that doing it is right."
- William Safire
(Related: Right)

"Never assume the obvious is true."
- William Safire
(Related: Obvious)

"Is sloppiness in speech caused by ignorance or apathy? I don't know and I don't care."
- William Safire
(Related: Apathy, Care, Ignorance, Speech)

"I think we all have a need to know what we do not need to know."
- William Safire

"Knowing how things work is the basis for appreciation, and is thus a source of civilized delight."
- William Safire
(Related: Work, Appreciation, Delight)

"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."
- William Safire
(Related: Work, Repetition)