Platitudes — hackneyed declarative sentences that assert the truth — are maligned for a reason. Ordinarily found in speech (most people know enough to avoid them in writing), platitudes assert ...

After a lifetime spent traversing a diverse verbal landscape, Sian Prior finds herself embracing the plain. I'D LIKE to offer my profound apologies. I know it's belated, but it's never too late to say ...

That France and Spain have decided to go along with Palestinians' bid to gain upgraded status of non-member state observer at the UN is not necessarily good news for Palestine. Yes, the Palestinians ...

Even country schoolteachers have outgrown the platitude: “Be good, and maybe you’ll grow up to be president.” But last week in Iowa, the platitude was given such new life and validity that its vogue ...

Let’s start with a game. Below are three mission statements from three Fortune 500 companies. Try to match each company with its mission statement: Harvard Business ...