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

 

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


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Have a definite opinion.

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The phrase "New World Order" is Bush's baby, even if he shares its popularization with Gorbachev. Forget the Hitler 'new order' root; F.D.R. used the phrase earlier.

William Safire

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

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

William Safire

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

William Safire