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When I struggle to be terse, I end by being obscure.

Horace

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

Apocrypha

Least said is soonest disavowed.

Ambrose Bierce

Brevity is very good, When we are, or are not understood.

Samuel Butler

Men are born with two eyes, but with one tongue, in order that they should see twice as much as they say.

Charles Caleb Colton

To be brief is almost a condition of being inspired.

George Santayana

Men of few words are the best men.

William Shakespeare

All pleasantry should be short; and it might even be as well were the serious short also.

Voltaire

Be brief, for no discourse can please when too long.

Miguel de Cervantes

Never be so brief as to become obscure.

Tryon Edwards

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Life Quote

The most important thing is to enjoy your life-to be happy-it's all that matters.

- Audrey Hepburn

Life Quote

Open your eyes, look within. Are you satisfied with the life you're living?

- Bob Marley

Success Quote

I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.

- Bill Cosby

Love Quote

I have feelings too. I am still human. All I want is to be loved, for myself and for my talent.

- Marilyn Monroe

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You never know what life is like, until you have lived it.

- Marilyn Monroe

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