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.

There's a great power in words, if you don't hitch too many of them together.

There's a great power in words, if you don't hitch too many of them together.

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.

Brevity and conciseness are the parents of correction.

Brevity and conciseness are the parents of correction.

It is my ambition to say in ten sentences; what others say in a whole book.

It is my ambition to say in ten sentences; what others say in a whole book.

Brevity is the soul of wit.

Brevity is the soul of wit.

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

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

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

Good things, when short, are twice as good.

Good things, when short, are twice as good.