In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

Good things, when short, are twice as good.

Good things, when short, are twice as good.

It is my ambition to say in ten sentences what other men say in whole books - what other men read more

It is my ambition to say in ten sentences what other men say in whole books - what other men do not say in whole books.

Let thy speech be short, comprehending much in few words.

Let thy speech be short, comprehending much in few words.

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

The fewer the words, the better the prayer.

The fewer the words, the better the prayer.

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

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

FOUR FLOWERS
The Sun Arose
in Morning Glory
with His Goldenrod
Wanding Violet
to Rose
(to C and R Davis
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FOUR FLOWERS
The Sun Arose
in Morning Glory
with His Goldenrod
Wanding Violet
to Rose
(to C and R Davis
of Maryland).

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.