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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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Simplicity is the nature of great souls.

Simplicity is the nature of great souls.

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In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity.

In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity.

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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

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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

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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.

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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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Simply the thing that I am shall make me live.

Simply the thing that I am shall make me live.

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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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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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