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

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

There's a great power in words, if you don't hitch too many of them together.

There's a great power in words, if you don't hitch too many of them together.

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

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

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 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 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."

Brevity is the soul of lingerie.

Brevity is the soul of lingerie.

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

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

Brevity and conciseness are the parents of correction.

Brevity and conciseness are the parents of correction.