The fewer the words, the better the prayer.

The fewer the words, the better the prayer.

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.

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

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 the soul of wit.

Brevity is the soul of wit.

Brevity is the soul of lingerie.

Brevity is the soul of lingerie.

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

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

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.