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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.
The fewer the words, the better the prayer.
The fewer the words, the better the prayer.
In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.
In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.
Brevity is a great charm of eloquence
Brevity is a great charm of eloquence
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.
Spartans, stoics, heroes, saints and gods use short and positive speech.
Spartans, stoics, heroes, saints and gods use short and positive speech.
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 and conciseness are the parents of correction.
Brevity and conciseness are the parents of correction.