... those with a dedication to clear, authoritative writing. Brevity in speech and in writing is a quality that was recognized by a supremely talented wordsmith and the preeminent practitioner of English writing, William Shakespeare. In Act II, Scene II of Hamlet, while delivering a report to the king and queen, Polonius delivers the following: "This business is well ended. My liege, and madam, to expostulate What majesty ... should be, what duty is, Why day is day, night night, and time is time, Were nothing but to waste night, day and time. Therefore, since brevity is the soul of wit, And...

• Word Count: 5359
• Approx Pages: 21
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate