In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

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 is a great charm of eloquence

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence

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."

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

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

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

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

There's a great power in words, if you don't hitch too many of them together.

There's a great power in words, if you don't hitch too many of them together.

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.