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.

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.

The fewer the words, the better the prayer.

The fewer the words, the better the prayer.

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

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.

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."