It was used by The New Statesman & Society back in the mid-1990s as part of their campaign against the libel laws. I've been Googling for the correct text and can't find it anywhere. Has anyone else heard it before?"Don't think.
If you think, don't speak.
If you speak, don't write.
If you write, don't publish.
If you publish, don't be surprised...."
Monday, July 28, 2008
Lost proverb
There is a Russian proverb - from memory, it goes something like this:
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Hmm... Russian? And I thought I am fairly well versed in stuff like this. Shall try to Google in Russian a bit.
Nope. Only a few entries, some using the last two lines, all in a derogatory meaning - about someone's writing.
It is my understanding, BTW, that it wasn't Russian, it was made up by The Oldie and used by NSS with their permission.
And yes, I've still got the t-shirt.
OK. I was working at NSS at the time as it happens. I *thought* it was something that the late Roger Woddis found, but it was all a long time ago. Ta for finding it tho.
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