Facts about William Safire

Occup.Author
FromUSA
BornDecember 17, 1929
DiedSeptember 27, 2009
Aged79 years

Summary

William Safire was a famous Author from USA, who lived between December 17, 1929 and September 27, 2009. He/she became 79 years old.

Zodiac:
He/she is born under the zodiac sagittarius, who is known for Philosophical, Motion, Experimentation, Optimism. Our collection contains 8 quotes who is written / told by William.

8 Famous quotes by William Safire

Small: If you re-read your work, you can find on re-reading a great deal of repetition can be avoided by re-re
"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"
Small: The right to do something does not mean that doing it is right
"The right to do something does not mean that doing it is right"
Small: Last, but not least, avoid cliches like the plague
"Last, but not least, avoid cliches like the plague"
Small: I think we all have a need to know what we do not need to know
"I think we all have a need to know what we do not need to know"
Small: Never assume the obvious is true
"Never assume the obvious is true"
Small: 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"
Small: Is sloppiness in speech caused by ignorance or apathy? I dont know and I dont care
"Is sloppiness in speech caused by ignorance or apathy? I don't know and I don't care"
Small: Have a definite opinion
"Have a definite opinion"