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.

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.

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

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

Good things, when short, are twice as good.

Good things, when short, are twice as good.

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

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

Brevity is the soul of wit.

Brevity is the soul of wit.

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

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

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.