The fewer the words, the better the prayer.

The fewer the words, the better the prayer.

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 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.

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."

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.

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

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