William Safire Quotes

Never assume the obvious is true.

Do not put statements in the negative form. And don't start sentences with a conjunction. If you reread your work, you will find on rereading that a great deal of repetition can be avoided by rereading and editing. Never use a long word when a diminutive one will do. Unqualified superlatives are the worst of all. De-accession euphemisms. If any word is improper at the end of a sentence, a linking verb is. Avoid trendy locutions that sound flaky. Last, but not least, avoid cliches like the plague.

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

Remember to never split an infinitive. The passive voice should never be used. Do not put statements in the negative form. Proofread carefully to see if you words out. And don't start a sentence with a conjugation.

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

Only in grammar can you be more than perfect.

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.

No one flower can ever symbolize this nation. America is a bouquet....