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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brevity and conciseness are the parents of correction.

Brevity and conciseness are the parents of correction.

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 is the soul of lingerie.

Brevity is the soul of lingerie.

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.

There's a great power in words, if you don't hitch too many of them together.

There's a great power in words, if you don't hitch too many of them together.