Quotes by William Safire

• Have a definite opinion.
• Last, but not least, avoid cliches like the plague.
• The right to do something does not mean that doing it is right.
• Never assume the obvious is true.
• Is sloppiness in speech caused by ignorance or apathy? I don't know and I don't care.
• I think we all have a need to know what we do not need to know.
• Knowing how things work is the basis for appreciation, and is thus a source of civilized 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.