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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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Partial culture runs to the ornate; extreme culture to simplicity.

Partial culture runs to the ornate; extreme culture to simplicity.

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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.

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The simplest things are often the truest.

The simplest things are often the truest.

by Richard Bach 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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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.

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Seek simplicity but distrust it.

Seek simplicity but distrust it.

by A.n. Whitehead Found in: Simplicity Quotes,
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From naive simplicity we arrive at more profound simplicity.

From naive simplicity we arrive at more profound simplicity.

by Albert Schweitzer Found in: Simplicity Quotes,
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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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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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