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A taste for simplicity cannot last for long. -Eugene Delacroix.
A taste for simplicity cannot last for long. -Eugene Delacroix.
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.
A truly great man never puts away the simplicity of a child.
A truly great man never puts away the simplicity of a child.
Seek simplicity, and distrust it.
Seek simplicity, and distrust it.
Three Rules of Work: Out of clutter find simplicity; From discord find harmony; In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.
Three Rules of Work: Out of clutter find simplicity; From discord find harmony; In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.
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.
The whole is simpler than the sum of its parts.
The whole is simpler than the sum of its parts.
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.