The oldest, shortest words – ‘yes’ and ‘no’ – are those which require the most thought – Pythagoras

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. 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 – Pythagoras

Silence is better than unmeaning words – Pythagoras

Do not say a little in many words but a great deal in a few – Pythagoras