In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

FOUR FLOWERS
The Sun Arose
in Morning Glory
with His Goldenrod
Wanding Violet
to Rose
(to C and R Davis
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FOUR FLOWERS
The Sun Arose
in Morning Glory
with His Goldenrod
Wanding Violet
to Rose
(to C and R Davis
of Maryland).

It is my ambition to say in ten sentences what other men say in whole books - what other men read more

It is my ambition to say in ten sentences what other men say in whole books - what other men do not say in whole books.

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Good things, when short, are twice as good.

Good things, when short, are twice as good.