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.

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

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

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

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.

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.

Brevity and conciseness are the parents of correction.

Brevity and conciseness are the parents of correction.

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

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

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