Communication

"Brevity is the soul of wit." - William Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act 2, Scene 2

"I asked you what time it was, not how to build a clock."

Start with the point, when trying to explain something. Then expand on the point if needed.
But building up to a point usually takes longer, is more confusing for all, and you might even forget the point by the time you get there.
(School essays have an Intro, 3 paragraphs of explaination or building up to the point, then the Conclusion that wraps it all up and makes a big, final point.
Real life conversation is the reverse, and most times, just the point is enough.)

"I never say anything unless I'm sure it's not better left unsaid."

"[Wise] speak when they have something to say, fools speak when they have to say something."

Listen, hear, don't just wait to speak.

We should listen twice as much as we speak. That's why we have 2 ears and one mouth.

Communication engages 2 or more people. Each effects the other, it's a dynamic interplay.

You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.

Communication is about 5% what you say, 95% how you say it and body language.

The irony of intelligence: The more intelligent you try to sound, the less you do. The less intelligent you try to sound, the more you do.

Cut out words that don't add value. (writing tip)

Cut the fluff. Ex: I took a long walk all the way down the street to the store. vs. I took a long walk to the store. (writing tip)