Modern English, especially written English, is full of bad habits which spread by imitation and which can be avoided if one is willing to take the necessary trouble. George Orwell
There is a great deal of pain in life and perhaps the only pain that can be avoided is the pain that comes from trying to avoid pain. Ronald David Laing
Many faux pas of fashion can be avoided if you curb your instinctive desire to buy things with your heart instead of your head. Edith Head
Vetting and verifying information is one thing. Having our government sending out conflicting messages to the American people when conflict can be avoided is another. Vito Fossella
Many Japanese painters and calligraphers would change their names intentionally to keep their relationship to the art always fresh. This way, others' expectations can be avoided. Tina Weymouth
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. William Safire