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

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

When infuriated by an outrageous column, do not be suckered into responding with an abusive e-mail. Pundits so targeted thumb through these red-faced electronic missives with delight, saying 'Hah! Got to 'em.'

If you re-read your work, you can find on re-reading a great deal of repetition can be avoided by re-reading and editing

If you re-read your work, you can find on re-reading a great deal of repetition can be avoided by re-reading and editing.

This Tharsus, o'er which I have the government, A city on whom Plenty held full hand, For Riches strewed herself even in her streets; Whose towers bore heads so high they kissed the clouds, And strangers ne'er beheld but wond'red at; Whose men and dames so jetted and adorned, Like one another's glass to trim them by; Their tables were stored full, to glad the sight, And not so much to feed on as delight; All poverty was scorned, and pride so great The name of help grew odious to repeat.