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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 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.
A refined simplicity is the characteristic of all high bred deportment, in every country, and a considerate humanity should be read more
A refined simplicity is the characteristic of all high bred deportment, in every country, and a considerate humanity should be the aim of all beneath it
The most complex things are the simplest.
The most complex things are the simplest.
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.
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The Islamic Jesus.
Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.
Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.
In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity.
In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity.
From naive simplicity we arrive at more profound simplicity.
From naive simplicity we arrive at more profound simplicity.
