APAD: Brevity is the soul of wit

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Brevity is the soul of wit

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

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...

 

In real life, I tend to be brief, I am also good at killing a chat, never thought it a witty characteristic.