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.

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 soul of lingerie.

Brevity is the soul of lingerie.

Brevity and conciseness are the parents of correction.

Brevity and conciseness are the parents of correction.

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

Brevity is the soul of wit.

Brevity is the soul of wit.