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.

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.

Good things, when short, are twice as good.

Good things, when short, are twice as good.

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

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

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.

Brevity and conciseness are the parents of correction.

Brevity and conciseness are the parents of correction.

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

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

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.