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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.
Simplicity is the glory of expression.
Simplicity is the glory of expression.
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.
The most complex things are the simplest.
The most complex things are the simplest.
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.
Simply the thing that I am shall make me live.
Simply the thing that I am shall make me live.
It's actually very difficult to make something both simple and good.
It's actually very difficult to make something both simple and good.
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.