William Safire: What we don't need to know for achievement, we need to know for our pleasure. Knowing how things work is the basis for appreciation, and is thus a source of civilized delight.

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William L. Safire (born December 17, 1929) is an American author, semi-retired columnist, and former journalist and presidential speechwriter

"What we don't need to know for achievement, we need to know for our pleasure. Knowing how things work is the basis for appreciation, and is thus a source of civilized delight."

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