Simplicity Quotes

The absence of the heavy boot of Europe has preserved to these people the agile walk of the wild animal, while the general simplicity of their lives has given them many other points of physical perfection.

Of Manners gentle, of Affections mild; In Wit a man; Simplicity, a child.

As much as we all talk about the future and how so many things are merging, there is a simplicity that is crucial.

The noble simplicity in the works of nature only too often originates in the noble shortsightedness of him who observes it.

Painting picture by picture, I followed the impressions my eye took in at heightened moments. I painted only memories, adding nothing, no details that I did not see. Hence the simplicity of the paintings, their emptiness.

Manifest plainness, embrace simplicity, reduce selfishness, have few desires.

I find that to be a fool as to worldly wisdom, and to commit my cause to God, not fearing to offend men, who take offence at the simplicity of truth, is the only way to remain unmoved at the sentiments of others.

Nobility of spirit has more to do with simplicity than ostentation, wisdom rather than wealth, commitment rather than ambition.

My philosophy? Simplicity plus variety.

Simplicity is natures first step, and the last of art.

Purity and simplicity are the two wings with which man soars above the earth and all temporary nature.

I've always liked simplicity.

I don't need a lot of money. Simplicity is the answer for me.

In writing, I search for believability, simplicity and emotional impact.

Simplicity does not precede complexity, but follows it.

I wish I had invented blue jeans. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity - all I hope for in my clothes.

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

That's been one of my mantras - focus and simplicity. Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it's worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains.

There is no greatness where there is no simplicity, goodness and truth.

The ordinary acts we practice every day at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest.

Unnecessary possessions are unnecessary burdens. If you have them, you have to take care of them! There is great freedom in simplicity of living. It is those who have enough but not too much who are the happiest.

Simplicity is not the absence of clutter, that's a consequence of simplicity. Simplicity is somehow essentially describing the purpose and place of an object and product. The absence of clutter is just a clutter-free product. That's not simple.

My grandfather gave me inspiration to cook, and love food and flavors. My Aunt Raffie, gave me creativity and the inspiration to create new things. My mother inspires me to find simplicity in food.

Grandeur and beauty are so very opposite, that you often diminish the one as you increase the other. Variety is most akin to the latter, simplicity to the former.

I just like simplicity. I like simple songs, I like simple chords, simple vocals, simple lead guitar. I just like simplicity. That's just the way I like it.

No simplicity of mind, no obscurity of station, can escape the universal duty of questioning all that we believe.

I'm a big fan of simplicity, especially with songs and I try not to make them complicated. I just make them simple and let people absorb that message themselves. That's my theory.

Simplicity is the glory of expression.

These examples of the lack of simplicity in English and French, all appearances to the contrary, could be multiplied almost without limit and apply to all national languages.

As I have practiced it, photography produces pleasure by simplicity. I see something special and show it to the camera. A picture is produced. The moment is held until someone sees it. Then it is theirs.