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

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

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.

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

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 and conciseness are the parents of correction.

Brevity and conciseness are the parents of correction.

Brevity is the soul of wit.

Brevity is the soul of wit.

Brevity is the soul of lingerie.

Brevity is the soul of lingerie.

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.

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.