Meaning of brevity is the soul of wit | Babel Free

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Conciseness of expression is an essential characteristic of astute, perceptive, or witty remarks.

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“The same complaint must be made against Mr. Matthew's excellent survey of the theory of evolution, as against Dr. Erasmus Darwin's original exposition of the same theory, namely, that it is too short. It may be very true that brevity is the soul of wit, but the leaders of science will generally succeed in burking new-born wit, unless the brevity of its soul is found compatible with a body of some bulk.”

“"[I]f people would only settle their affairs in that way, a good part of the occupation of lawyers would be gone. Brevity is the soul of wit; and the fear of simplicity is the beginning of litigation."”

“Brevity is the Soul of Wit. Talking to your infant is good, but uttering individual words might be better.”

“Y'see, a guy named William Shakesman once said, "Brevity is the soul of wit." This just means don't waste my time.”

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