It is my ambition to say in ten sentences; what others say in a whole book.

It is my ambition to say in ten sentences; what others say in a whole book.

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

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

Brevity and conciseness are the parents of correction.

Brevity and conciseness are the parents of correction.

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

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

Good things, when short, are twice as good.

Good things, when short, are twice as good.

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

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.

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

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

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