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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 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.
Let thy speech be short, comprehending much in few words.
Let thy speech be short, comprehending much in few words.
Talk low, talk slow, and don't say too much.
Talk low, talk slow, and don't say too much.
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
Spartans, stoics, heroes, saints and gods use short and positive speech.
Spartans, stoics, heroes, saints and gods use short and positive speech.
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.
Brevity is the soul of wit.
Brevity is the soul of wit.