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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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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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A vocabulary of truth and simplicity will be of service throughout your life

A vocabulary of truth and simplicity will be of service throughout your life

by Winston Churchill Found in: Simplicity Quotes,
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The whole is simpler than the sum of its parts.

The whole is simpler than the sum of its parts.

by Willard Gibbs Found in: Simplicity Quotes,
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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.

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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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Our life is frittered away by detail... Simplify, simplify -Henry Thoreau.

Our life is frittered away by detail... Simplify, simplify -Henry Thoreau.

by Henry Thoreau 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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Simply the thing that I am shall make me live.

Simply the thing that I am shall make me live.

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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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