It is my ambition to say in ten sentences; what others say in a whole book.

It is my ambition to say in ten sentences; what others say in a whole book.

I have made this letter longer than usual, because I lack the time to make it short.

I have made this letter longer than usual, because I lack the time to make it short.

Spartans, stoics, heroes, saints and gods use short and positive speech.

Spartans, stoics, heroes, saints and gods use short and positive speech.

The fewer the words, the better the prayer.

The fewer the words, the better the prayer.

If you would be pungent, be brief; for it is with words as with sunbeams--the more they are condensed, the read more

If you would be pungent, be brief; for it is with words as with sunbeams--the more they are condensed, the deeper they burn.

Good things, when short, are twice as good.

Good things, when short, are twice as good.

Talk low, talk slow, and don't say too much.

Talk low, talk slow, and don't say too much.

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do.

The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do.