984 Quotes About Simplicity

Nothing is more important than life. Nothing. You realise the simplicity of that point only when you confront death everyday.

It's hard to read through a book on the principles of magic without glancing at the cover periodically to make sure it isn't a book on software design.

The main purpose of science is simplicity and as we understand more things, everything is becoming simpler.

Make all visual distinctions as subtle as possible, but still clear and effective.

So for thy spirit did devise Its Maker seemly garniture, Of its own essence parcel pure.-- From grave simplicities a dress, And reticent demureness, And love encinctured with reserve; Which the woven vesture would subserve. For outward robes in their ostents Should show the soul's habiliments. Therefore I say,--Thou'rt fair even so, But better Fair I use to know.

We are happy in proportion to the things we can do without.

A simple and independent mind does not toil at the bidding of any prince.

My themes will not be far-fetched. I will tell of homely every-day phenomena and adventures.

The rule is to carry as little as possible.