Nothing is more simple than greatness; indeed, to be simple is to be great.

Nothing is more simple than greatness; indeed, to be simple is to be great.

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.

Seek simplicity but distrust it.

Seek simplicity but distrust it.

Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.

Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.

Simplicity is the nature of great souls.

Simplicity is the nature of great souls.

Partial culture runs to the ornate; extreme culture to simplicity.

Partial culture runs to the ornate; extreme culture to simplicity.

Jesus saw a man use his hand to cup
water from a stream and Jesus threw away his cup.
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Jesus saw a man use his hand to cup
water from a stream and Jesus threw away his cup.
Jesus saw a woman comb her hair with her fingers
and Jesus threw away his last possession: his comb.
from
The Islamic Jesus.

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.

The simplest things are often the truest.

The simplest things are often the truest.