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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.
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.
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
Partial culture runs to the ornate; extreme culture to simplicity.
Partial culture runs to the ornate; extreme culture to simplicity.
A vocabulary of truth and simplicity will be of service throughout your life
A vocabulary of truth and simplicity will be of service throughout your life
The happiest heart that ever beat Was in some quiet breast That found the common daylight sweet, And left to read more
The happiest heart that ever beat Was in some quiet breast That found the common daylight sweet, And left to Heaven the rest. -John V. Cheney.
Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.
Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.
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.
The simplest things are often the truest.
The simplest things are often the truest.
