Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagorean theorem, mathematics
Advice on the value of concise and meaningful communication.
c. 570-495 BCE (attributed later)
Found in 1 providers: gemini
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Shocking