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.

Simplicity is the nature of great souls.

Simplicity is the nature of great souls.

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.

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.

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.

My aim is to put down on paper what I see and what I feel in the best and simplest read more

My aim is to put down on paper what I see and what I feel in the best and simplest way.

Simply the thing that I am shall make me live.

Simply the thing that I am shall make me live.

Simplicity is the glory of expression.

Simplicity is the glory of expression.

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

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