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 a great charm of eloquence

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

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.

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

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

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

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 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."