“I welcome new words, or old words used in new ways, provided the result is more precision, added color or greater expressiveness.”
Quote by William Safire
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William Safire
William Safire, born on December 17, 1929, was an accomplished American author, journalist, and political commentator. Known for his incisive political commentary and distinctive writing style, he won the Pulitzer Prize. Safire had a rich political background, serving as a speechwriter for President Nixon, which had a profound impact on his later work. more
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