Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

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

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.

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.

Brevity and conciseness are the parents of correction.

Brevity and conciseness are the parents of correction.

The fewer the words, the better the prayer.

The fewer the words, the better the prayer.

Good things, when short, are twice as good.

Good things, when short, are twice as good.

Therefore, since brevity is the soul of wit, And tediousness the limbs and outward flourishes, I will be brief.

Therefore, since brevity is the soul of wit, And tediousness the limbs and outward flourishes, I will be brief.