Monday, June 20, 2011
Joseph Sobran on political language
The late columnist Joseph Sobran (pictured) was a perceptive and often humorous observer of language; for example:
“The meaning of three key terms has changed in our time: need now means wanting someone else’s money; greed means wanting to keep your own; and compassion is when the politician wants to arrange the transfer.”
The Takeaway: Enjoy thinking and writing.
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Labels:
clear speaking,
clear thinking,
clear writing,
diction,
honesty,
humor
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