William Safire
William Safire
William Lewis Safire was an American author, columnist, journalist, and presidential speechwriter...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth17 December 1929
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
humility willing humility-and-modesty
Nobody stands taller than those willing to stand corrected.
unique elements flavor
Adjective salad is delicious, with each element contributing its individual and unique flavor; but a puree of adjective soup tastes yecchy.
latin government office
The Latin motto over Poindexter's new Pentagon office reads Scientia Est Potentia - "knowledge is power." Exactly: the government's infinite knowledge about you is its power over you.
opinion definite
Have a definite opinion.
lasts cliche plague
Last, but not least, avoid cliches like the plague.
size language fit
English is a stretch language; one size fits all.
knees jerk
Better to be a jerk that knees than a knee that jerks.
passive-voice splits negative
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.
liars lying believe
A man who lies, thinking it is the truth, is an honest man, and a man who tells the truth, believing it to be a lie, is a liar.