Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

The fewer the words, the better the prayer.

The fewer the words, the better the prayer.

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

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.

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 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."

Brevity is the soul of wit.

Brevity is the soul of wit.

Good things, when short, are twice as good.

Good things, when short, are twice as good.