Author: William Safire

Quotes

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

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

- 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.

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 wonderful thing about being a New York Times columnist is that it's like a Supreme Court appointment - they're stuck with you for a long time.

The wonderful thing about being a New York Times columnist is that it's like a Supreme Court appointment - they're stuck with you for a long time.

- William Safire

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