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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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Never again will I make the simple into the complex. Something of true value does not become more valuable because read more

Never again will I make the simple into the complex. Something of true value does not become more valuable because it becomes complicated. Experience and conditions come and go; complications arise and fall away, but the simple action of God is eternal in the universe. thanks to Mary Larson -Donald Curtis.

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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

by Leonardo Da Vinci Found in: Simplicity Quotes,
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Simplicity is the nature of great souls.

Simplicity is the nature of great souls.

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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