Ranga-plays-australia Quote by Ian B.G. Burns
““Too simple? An idea cannot be too simple. Simple is sometimes great, indeed. The Mahatma had a simple idea, although the British did not like it very much and put him in jail. Simple is good.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture by Ian B.G. Burns on simplicity in innovation, 2021
Simplicity can be powerful; even revolutionary ideas may seem simple yet face resistance.
In simple terms: Simple ideas can be powerful.
Key Takeaway
Embrace simplicity.
Themes
simplicity
innovation
resistance
history
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- product design
- policy making
- educational curricula
- startup pitches
Key Concepts
philosophy of simplicity
political oppression
creative problem solving
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you oversimplified?
- How to defend simple ideas?
A Different Perspective
Simple ideas may be dismissed as naive.
