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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.
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.
It's actually very difficult to make something both simple and good.
It's actually very difficult to make something both simple and good.
Partial culture runs to the ornate; extreme culture to simplicity.
Partial culture runs to the ornate; extreme culture to simplicity.
The whole is simpler than the sum of its parts.
The whole is simpler than the sum of its parts.
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, and distrust it.
Seek simplicity, and distrust it.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
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.
