brevity is the soul of wit

== English == === Etymology === Coined by William Shakespeare in 1602 in "Hamlet," act 2, scene 2: Therefore, since brevity is the soul of wit, And tediousness the limbs and outward flourishes, I will be brief: your noble son is mad... === Pronunciation === === Proverb === brevity is the soul of wit Conciseness of expression is an essential characteristic of astute, perceptive, or witty remarks. ==== Translations ==== === References === “brevity is the soul of wit”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.