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The ordinary arts we practice every day at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might read more
The ordinary arts we practice every day at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest. -Thomas More.
Our life is frittered away by detail... Simplify, simplify -Henry Thoreau.
Our life is frittered away by detail... Simplify, simplify -Henry Thoreau.
It's actually very difficult to make something both simple and good.
It's actually very difficult to make something both simple and good.
Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.
Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.
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.
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.
Simplicity is the glory of expression.
Simplicity is the glory of expression.
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.
Seek simplicity but distrust it.
Seek simplicity but distrust it.