Few words Quote by Carl Friedrich Gauss
“You know that I write slowly. This is chiefly because I am never satisfied until I have said as much as possible in a few words, and writing briefly takes far more time than writing at length.”
About This Quote
Source Letter to a colleague, 1805
Brief writing demands more effort because it requires precise, concise expression.
In simple terms: Writing concisely takes more work.
Practice brevity.
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When to use this quote
- academic papers
- business reports
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance clarity and brevity?
- When is detail more important than brevity?
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