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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."

by Judith Viorst Found in: Brevity Quotes,
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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.

by William Shakespeare Found in: Brevity Quotes,
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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.

by Robert Southey Found in: Brevity Quotes,
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In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

by Horace Found in: Brevity Quotes,
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Brevity is a great charm of eloquence

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence

by Marcus Tullius Cicero Found in: Brevity Quotes,
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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

by Marcus Tullius Cicero Found in: Brevity Quotes,
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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.

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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.

by Marcus Tullius Cicero Found in: Brevity Quotes,
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Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

by Cicero Found in: Brevity Quotes,
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