“The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do.”

“Never use a big word when a little filthy one will do.”

“The art of flexibility?""A most valuable talent," Napier grinned. "Most valuable indeed."Tucker turned back around in the saddle, having the good sense not to ask him what he meant.”

“In this box are all the words I know…Most of them you will never need, some you will use constantly, but with them you may ask all the questions which have never been answered and answer all the questions which have never been asked. All the great books of the past and all the ones yet to come are made with these words. With them there is no obstacle you cannot overcome. All you must learn to do is to use them well and in the right places.”

“Always and never are two words you should always remember never to use. ”

“Most writers regard the truth as their most valuable possession, and therefore are economical in its use.”