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.

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

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

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

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

Spartans, stoics, heroes, saints and gods use short and positive speech.

Spartans, stoics, heroes, saints and gods use short and positive speech.

Brevity is the soul of lingerie.

Brevity is the soul of lingerie.

Brevity is the soul of wit.

Brevity is the soul of wit.

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

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

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."