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.

Brevity may be the soul of wit, but not when someone's saying "I love you."

Brevity may be the soul of wit, but not when someone's saying "I love you."

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.

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.

Brevity is the best recommendation of speech, whether in a senator or an orator.

Brevity is the best recommendation of speech, whether in a senator or an orator.

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

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

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

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