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.

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.

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.

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

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

Good things, when short, are twice as good.

Good things, when short, are twice as good.

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.

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.

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).