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Simplicity is the glory of expression.
Simplicity is the glory of expression.
When thought is too weak to be simply expressed, it's clear proof that it should be rejected.
When thought is too weak to be simply expressed, it's clear proof that it should be rejected.
Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.
Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.
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.
Our life is frittered away by detail. Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity!
Our life is frittered away by detail. Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity!
Seek simplicity but distrust it.
Seek simplicity but distrust it.
Simplicity is the nature of great souls.
Simplicity is the nature of great souls.
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.
My aim is to put down on paper what I see and what I feel in the best and simplest read more
My aim is to put down on paper what I see and what I feel in the best and simplest way.
