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Brevity Quotes

"Brevity is a great charm of eloquence."

"Brevity is a great charm of eloquence."

Marcus Tullius Cicero, Roman Statesman

Brevity, Charm, Eloquence

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"Brevity and conciseness are the parents of correction."

"Brevity and conciseness are the parents of correction."

Hosea Ballou, American Clergyman

Brevity, Correction, Parents

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"Aim for brevity while avoiding jargon."

"Aim for brevity while avoiding jargon."

Edsger Dijkstra, Dutch Scientist

Brevity, Jargon

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"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."

Marcus Tullius Cicero, Roman Statesman

Brevity, Speech

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"It's a long story. I'll make it short as I can."

"It's a long story. I'll make it short as I can."

Donna Tartt, American Novelist

Brevity, Storytelling, Economy, Communication, Clarity

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"Quidquid praecipies, esto brevis.(Whatever advice you give, be brief.)"

"Quidquid praecipies, esto brevis.(Whatever advice you give, be brief.)"

Horace, Roman Poet

Brevity, Advice, Wisdom, Clarity

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