Knowing how things work is the basis for appreciation, and is thus a source of civilized delight. - William Safire
The right to do something does not mean that doing it is right. - William Safire
In lieu of those checks and balances central to our legal system,non-citizens face an executive that is now investigator, prosecutor,judge, jury and jailer or executioner. In an Orwellian twist, Bush'sorder calls this Soviet-style abomination 'a full and fair trial. - William Safire
Took me a while to get to the point today, but that is because I did not know what the point was when I started. - William Safire
Never assume the obvious is true. - William Safire
Is sloppiness in speech caused by ignorance or apathy? I don't know and I don't care. - William Safire