In all pointed sentences, some degree of accuracy must be sacrificed to conciseness. — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
“In all pointed sentences, some degree of accuracy must be sacrificed to conciseness." ( On the Bravery of the English Common Soldiers )” — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
Every man should study conciseness in speaking; it is a sign of ignorance not to know that long speeches, though they may… — Owen Feltham Copy Share Image
“Nicely put,” I said. “And all in less than two minutes.” “Conciseness is underrated,” she said easily.” — Sarah Dessen Copy Share Image
“I have only made this letter longer because I have not had the time to make it shorter." ( Letter 16 , 1657)” — Blaise Pascal Copy Share Image
Nothing is more certain than much of the force; as well as grace, of arguments or instructions depends their conciseness. — Alexander Pope Copy Share Image
Conciseness in art is essential and a refinement. The concise man makes one think; the verbose bores. Always work towards conciseness. — Edouard Manet Copy Share Image
