Who said “Verbosity leads to unclear, inarticulate things.”?

Disputed

It's credited to Dan Quayle, but no reliable source from their lifetime has been found.

What the research foundNo reliable early source found for Dan Quayle.

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APA

“Verbosity leads to unclear, inarticulate things.” [Quotation attributed to Dan Quayle]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/30747-verbosity-leads-to-unclear-inarticulate-things/

MLA

“Verbosity leads to unclear, inarticulate things.” Attributed to Dan Quayle. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/30747-verbosity-leads-to-unclear-inarticulate-things/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“Verbosity leads to unclear, inarticulate things.” Attributed to Dan Quayle. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/30747-verbosity-leads-to-unclear-inarticulate-things/.