Previously known for its six syllables of sweetness and light, reconciliation has become the political fighting word of the year. William Safire Read Quote
Writers who used to show off their erudition no longer sing in the bare ruined choir of the media. William Safire Read Quote
I welcome new words, or old words used in new ways, provided the result is more precision, added color or greater expressiveness. William Safire Read Quote
Sometimes I know the meaning of a word but am tired of it and feel the need for an unfamiliar, especially precise or poetic term, perhaps one with a nuance that flatters my readership’s exquisite sensitivity. William Safire Read Quote
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 Read Quote
Is sloppiness in speech caused by ignorance or apathy? I don’t know and I don’t care. William Safire Read Quote
Knowing how things work is the basis for appreciation, and is thus a source of civilized delight. William Safire Read Quote
