Failure Quote by Ken Follett
““When things are simple, fewer mistakes are made. The most expensive part of a building is the mistakes.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Pillars of the Earth, 1989
Simplicity reduces errors; complexity increases costly mistakes.
In simple terms: Simple designs avoid expensive errors.
Simplify to save money.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- construction projects
- software development
- budget planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you simplify your current project?
- What trade‑offs exist?
Complexity sometimes necessary for innovation.