Sir, more than kisses, letters mingle souls. For, thus friends absent speak.

Sir, more than kisses, letters mingle souls. For, thus friends absent speak.

The most complex things are the simplest.

The most complex things are the simplest.

The aspects of things that are most important to us are hidden because of their simplicity and familiarity. -Prof. Ludwig read more

The aspects of things that are most important to us are hidden because of their simplicity and familiarity. -Prof. Ludwig Wittgenstein.

Seek simplicity, and distrust it.

Seek simplicity, and distrust it.

Most of the luxuries, and many of the so-called comforts of life, are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances read more

Most of the luxuries, and many of the so-called comforts of life, are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind. With respect to luxuries and comforts, the wisest have even lived a more simple and meagre life than the poor. -Henry David Thoreau.

Simplicity is the nature of great souls.

Simplicity is the nature of great souls.

Letters are useful as a means of expressing the ideal self. . . . In letters we can reform without read more

Letters are useful as a means of expressing the ideal self. . . . In letters we can reform without practice, beg without humiliation, snip and shape embarrassing experiences to the measure of our own desires. . . .

Geese appear high over us,
pass, and the sky closes. Abandon,
as in love or sleep, holds
them to their read more

Geese appear high over us,
pass, and the sky closes. Abandon,
as in love or sleep, holds
them to their way, clear
in the ancient faith: what we need
is here. And we pray, not
for new earth or heaven, but to be
quiet in heart, and in eye,
clear. What we need is here.

Simplicity is making the journey of this life with just baggage enough.

Simplicity is making the journey of this life with just baggage enough.