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.

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.

When a man sends you an impudent letter, sit right down and give it back to him with interest ten read more

When a man sends you an impudent letter, sit right down and give it back to him with interest ten times compounded, and then throw both letters in the wastebasket.

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.

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 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.

Correspondences are like small clothes before the invention of suspenders; it is impossible to keep them up.

Correspondences are like small clothes before the invention of suspenders; it is impossible to keep them up.

Seek simplicity, and distrust it.

Seek simplicity, and distrust it.

One of the pleasures of reading old letters is the knowledge that they need no answer.

One of the pleasures of reading old letters is the knowledge that they need no answer.