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

Have regard for your name, since it will remain for you longer than a great store of gold.

Brevity is the best recommendation of speech, whether in a senator or an orator.

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.

I have made this letter longer than usual, because I lack the time to make it short.