Simplicity Quotes

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The line that describes the beautiful is elliptical. It has simplicity and constant change. It cannot be described by a compass, and it changes direction… — Rudolf Arnheim
The first spiritual law of success is the Law of Pure Potentiality. This law is based on the fact that we are, in our essential… — Deepak Chopra
Be careful what you say. It comes true. It comes true. I had to leave home in order to see the world logically, logic the… — Maxine Hong Kingston
The beauty of running is its simplicity; the beauty of runners is that we all have a similar drive to improve. We are either trying… — Deena Kastor
Discipline in typography is a prime virtue. Individuality must be secured by means that are rational. Distinction needs to be won by simplicity and restraint.… — Stanley Morison
I like to preserve simplicity rahter than over-polishing. Fashions are changeable. Taste is in realizing the essence of a place. — Nancy Lancaster
Simplicity, suitability and proportion. — Elsie de Wolfe
One of the great skills in using any language is knowing what not to use, what not to say. There's that simplicity thing again. — Ron Jeffries
A definite factor in getting a lie believed is the size of the lie. The broad mass of the people, in the simplicity of their… — Adolf Hitler
Enjoy the simple, the natural and the plain. Along with that comes the ability to do things spontaneously and have them work. — Benjamin Hoff
Simplicity is the essence of the great, the true, and the beautiful in art. — George Sand
Genuine magic demands on perfect simplicity of execution. — Jean Hugard
In winter the stars seem to have rekindled their fires, the moon achieves a fuller triumph, and the heavens wear a look of a more… — John Burroughs
The approach to style is by way of plainness, simplicity, orderliness, sincerity. — William Strunk, Jr.
As you know, shibumi has to do with great refinement underlying commonplace appearances. It is a statement so correct that it does not have to… — Trevanian
Simplicity is no longer presented as a virtue. The value of complex and difficult language has been preached with such insistence that the public has… — John Ralston Saul
In normal life, 'simplicity' is synonymous with 'easy to do,' but when a chef uses the word, it means 'takes a lifetime to learn.' — Bill Buford
A massive and brilliant accomplishment--the first English translation of the original Grimm brothers' fairy tales. The plain telling is that much more forceful for its… — Donna Jo Napoli
Simplicity of living means meeting life face to face. It means confronting life clearly, without unnecessary distractions. It means being direct and honest in relationships… — Duane Elgin
There is nothing more difficult than simplicity, and therefore, nothing more refined. — Kathleen Tessaro

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