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 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.

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.

The fewer the words, the better the prayer.

The fewer the words, the better the prayer.

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

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

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."