Quote by Blaise Pascal

If I had more time, I would have written you a shorter letter.

If I had more time, I would have written you a shorter lette

Summary

This quote suggests that writing concisely and effectively takes more time and effort than writing in a long-winded manner. It acknowledges the difficulty of crafting a short, meaningful message by implying that with sufficient time, the speaker could have condensed their thoughts into a shorter letter. It highlights the importance of precision and brevity in communication, as well as the value of investing time and energy into refining one's message to make it more impactful and understandable.

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Minimalism Simplicity Brevity Writing Physicist Mathematician 689

By Blaise Pascal

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