Between good sense and good taste there lies the difference between a cause and its effect.

Between good sense and good taste there lies the difference between a cause and its effect.

A truly great man never puts away the simplicity of a child.

A truly great man never puts away the simplicity of a child.

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 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, and distrust it.

Seek simplicity, and distrust it.

Simplicity is the nature of great souls.

Simplicity is the nature of great souls.

Genius creates, and taste preserves. Taste is the good sense of genius; without taste, genius is only sublime folly.

Genius creates, and taste preserves. Taste is the good sense of genius; without taste, genius is only sublime folly.

It is good taste, and good taste alone, that possesses the power to sterilize and is alwways the first handicap read more

It is good taste, and good taste alone, that possesses the power to sterilize and is alwways the first handicap to any creative functioning.