Prejudice

“Prejudice is a great time saver. You can form opinions without having to get the facts.” 

 

—E.B. White (1899-1985), writer and lover of dogs. Image: Will Burrard-Lucas willbl.com/land-of-giants/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Editorial Comment: Don't confuse me with facts. I know what I know.

Note: Primo WORDster Dr. Mardy informs WORD Central that, “I am almost certain that E.B. White did not say this.” Mardy is one of the world's most eminent quotemeisters and wordmen (https://www.drmardy.com/); he would know. Whoever did say it, the sentiment is worth noting; E.B. is credited with it, and I’m sure he would endorse it if he could be reach for comment. The WORD regrets the error and thanks Dr. Mardy for his vigilance.

 

 

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November’s Senior News is delicious. Check out “Especially Now, Food Is Family.” Watch for December’s issue, “Holidays Past & Present,” coming out this week.

 

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“I don’t think writers are sacred, but words are. They deserve respect. If you get the right ones, in the right order, you can nudge the world a little.” —Tom Stoppard