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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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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.

by Wendell Berry 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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Simplicity is the final achievement. After one has played a vast quantity of notes and more notes, it is simplicity read more

Simplicity is the final achievement. After one has played a vast quantity of notes and more notes, it is simplicity that emerges as the crowning reward of art.

by Frederic Chopin Found in: Simplicity Quotes,
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Simplicity is making the journey of this life with just baggage enough.

Simplicity is making the journey of this life with just baggage enough.

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Our life is frittered away by detail. Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity!

Our life is frittered away by detail. Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity!

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Simplicity is the nature of great souls.

Simplicity is the nature of great souls.

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A taste for simplicity cannot last for long. -Eugene Delacroix.

A taste for simplicity cannot last for long. -Eugene Delacroix.

by Eugene Delacroix 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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The aspects of things that are most important to us are hidden because of their simplicity and familiarity. -Prof. Ludwig read more

The aspects of things that are most important to us are hidden because of their simplicity and familiarity. -Prof. Ludwig Wittgenstein.

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