Quote by William Safire

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

Is sloppiness in speech caused by ignorance or apathy? I don

Summary

This quote humorously reflects the idea that the quote's speaker is not concerned about the reasons behind sloppy speech. They suggest that it could be due to either ignorance or apathy, but ultimately, they claim to have no interest in finding out the cause. The quote portrays a casual indifference towards examining the issue and implies that the speaker does not think it is worth investing time and effort into understanding it further.

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Speeches (oratory)

By William Safire

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