The fewer the words, the better the prayer.

The fewer the words, the better the prayer.

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.

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

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

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

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

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 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.

Brevity and conciseness are the parents of correction.

Brevity and conciseness are the parents of correction.