Quotes by William Safire

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

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

"What we don't need to know for achievement, we need to know for our pleasure. Knowing how things work is the basis for appreciat"

By William Safire

"I think we have a need to know what we do not need to know."

By William Safire

"I want my questions answered by an alert and experienced politician, prepared to be grilled and quoted-not my hand held by an ol"

By William Safire

"One difference between French appeasement and American appeasement is that France pays ransom in cash and gets its hostages back"

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

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"Decide on some imperfect Somebody and you will win, because the truest truism in politics is You can't beat Somebody with Nobody"

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"The first ladyship is the only federal office in which the holder can neither be fired nor impeached."

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"Is sloppiness in speech caused by ignorance or apathy I don't know and I don't care."

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