Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

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 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.

Let thy speech be short, comprehending much in few words.

Let thy speech be short, comprehending much in few words.

The fewer the words, the better the prayer.

The fewer the words, the better the prayer.

Brevity is the soul of lingerie.

Brevity is the soul of lingerie.

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.

Brevity is the soul of wit.

Brevity is the soul of wit.

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.