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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 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.

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Simplicity is the glory of expression.

Simplicity is the glory of expression.

by Walt Whitman Found in: Simplicity Quotes,
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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.

by Luc De Clapiers Found in: Simplicity Quotes,
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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

by James F. Cooper Found in: Simplicity Quotes,
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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.

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Seek simplicity, and distrust it.

Seek simplicity, and distrust it.

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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

by Leonardo Da Vinci Found in: Simplicity Quotes,
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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

by Winston Churchill Found in: Simplicity Quotes,
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It's actually very difficult to make something both simple and good.

It's actually very difficult to make something both simple and good.

by Paul Simon Found in: Simplicity Quotes,
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Never again will I make the simple into the complex. Something of true value does not become more valuable because read more

Never again will I make the simple into the complex. Something of true value does not become more valuable because it becomes complicated. Experience and conditions come and go; complications arise and fall away, but the simple action of God is eternal in the universe. thanks to Mary Larson -Donald Curtis.

by Donald Curtis Found in: Simplicity Quotes,
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