First step Quote by Thomas Mann

Order and simplification are the first steps toward the mastery of a subject.

— Thomas Mann

“Order and simplification are the first steps toward mastery of a subject -- the actual enemy is the unknown.”

— Thomas Mann

“In the field of technology, simplification is always an enormous advance...”

— Pierre Boulle

“Progress is in simplification, which often follows complexity.”

— Pearl Zhu

“...there are often many things we feel we should do that, in fact, we don't really have to do. Getting to the point where…

— Elaine St. James

“To simplify is about enhancing our ability to focus on things that really matter, to deliberately choose our priorities, and to refuse to let…

— Carolyn J. Rasmus

“Simplification is often the difference between doing something you know you should do and putting it off.”

— Scott Adams

Simplification of modes of proof is not merely an indication of advance in our knowledge of a subject, but is also the surest guarantee…

— Lord Kelvin

The subject comes first, the medium second.

— Richard Prince

Clarity precedes mastery.

— Robin Sharma

“Even more so than learning to read, learning mathematics particularly requires that mastery of basic skills and knowledge occur first.”

— Terry Marselle

You ask what is the use of classification, arrangement, and systemization? I answer you: order and simplification are the first steps toward the mastery…

— Thomas E. Mann