‘Brevity is the soul of wit’ - In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the words are spoken by Polonius, whose various advices are often quoted by orators.
However, the above quote is ironic in the context of the play, as Polonius is anything but brief in his long winded speeches. Hence, while it is an impressive line, its real worth eludes its articulator.
The line
implies that to be better at intelligent communication, we must go straight to
the point and not beat around the bush. Being brief is an important aspect in
today’s fast paced world.
However, we
feel that to be impressive, abundance is a must. Indeed, when orators are asked
to speak for three minutes, they wonder how it is possible to make an impact in
such constrained duration. But Lincoln’ famous Gettysburg speech was just over
two minutes as it included just ten lines.
Effective
filmmakers have the courage to edit and leave out the unnecessary, even if they
are excellent shots. Ditto for all types of communicators... Brevity comes with
the courage and conviction to avoid the unnecessary and focus just on
essentials.
Use words with frugality
Impact rises with brevity!
- Pravin K. Sabnis
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