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.

Brevity is the soul of lingerie.

Brevity is the soul of lingerie.

Brevity and conciseness are the parents of correction.

Brevity and conciseness are the parents of correction.

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 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

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence

The fewer the words, the better the prayer.

The fewer the words, the better the prayer.

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

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

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.