The fewer the words, the better the prayer.

The fewer the words, the better the prayer.

Good things, when short, are twice as good.

Good things, when short, are twice as good.

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.

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

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 wit.

Brevity is the soul of wit.

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

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

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.

Brevity and conciseness are the parents of correction.

Brevity and conciseness are the parents of correction.