In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

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.

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

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

It is my ambition to say in ten sentences what other men say in whole books - what other men read more

It is my ambition to say in ten sentences what other men say in whole books - what other men do not say in whole books.

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.

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 is a great charm of eloquence.

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.