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.

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 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."

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.

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 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.

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

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