Quotes by Simplicity Mozart in his music was probably the most reasonable of the world's great composers. It is the happy balance between flight and control, between sensibility and self-discipline, simplicity and sophistication of style that is his particular province... Mozart tapped once again the source from which all music flows, expressing himself with a spontaneity and refinement and breath-taking rightness that has never since been duplicated. Aaron Copland simplicitydisciplineself If we expect to inherit the blessings of our Fathers, we should return a little more to their primitive Simplicity of Manners. Abigail Adams simplicityblessingfather A person who makes full use of and exploits his talents, potentialities, and capacities. Such a person seems to be fulfilling himself and doing the best he is capable of doing. The self-actualized person must find in his life those qualities that make his living rich and rewarding. He must find meaningfulness, self-sufficiency, effortlessness, playfulness, richness, simplicity, completion, necessity, perfection, individuality, beauty, and truth. Abraham Maslow simplicityperfectionself The size of the lie is a definite factor in causing it to be believed, for the vast masses of the nation are in the depths of their hearts more easily deceived than they are consciously and intentionally bad. The primitive simplicity of their minds renders them a more easy prey to a big lie than a small one, for they themselves often tell little lies but would be ashamed to tell a big one. Adolf Hitler simplicityheartlying The primitive simplicity of their minds renders them a more easy prey to a big lie than a small one. Adolf Hitler simplicityevillying By sowing frugality we reap liberty, a golden harvest. Agesilaus II goldensimplicityliberty Like simplicity and candor, and other much-commented qualities, enthusiasm is charming until we meet it face to face, and cannot escape from its charm. Agnes Repplier simplicityqualityenthusiasm Distractions must be conquered or they will conquer us. So let us cultivate simplicity; let us walk in the Spirit. Aiden Wilson Tozer conquersimplicityspirit If we would find God amid all the religious externals we must first determine to find Him, and then proceed in the way of simplicity. Now as always God discovers Himself to "babes" and hides Himself in thick darkness from the wise and the prudent. We must simplify our approach to Him. We must strip down to essentials (and they will be found to be blessedly few). We must put away all effort to impress, and come with the guileless candor of childhood. If we do this, without doubt God will quickly respond. Aiden Wilson Tozer simplicityreligiouswise It takes simplicity and humility to worship God acceptably. Aiden Wilson Tozer simplicityhumilityworship Being incomprehensible offers unparalleled protection against having nothing to say...but writing with simplicity requires courage, for there is a danger that one will be overlooked, dismissed as simpleminded by those with a tenacious belief that the impassable prose is a hallmark of intelligence. Alain de Botton simplicitybeliefwriting Design principle: Take things away until the design breaks, then put that last thing back in. Alan Cooper simplicitydesignprinciples Keep it simple: In general, interfaces should use simple geometric forms, minimal contours, and a restricted color palette comprised primarily of less-saturated or neutral colors balanced with a few high contrast accent colors that emphasize important information. Typography should not vary widely in an interface. Alan Cooper simplicitycolorsimple The greater the emotional intensity, the greater the simplicity. Alan Hovhaness intensitysimplicityemotional Simple things should be simple and complex things should be possible. Alan Kay simplicitysimpleshould Simplicity does not precede complexity, but follows it. Alan Perlis simple-lifesimplicitydoe Optimization hinders evolution. Everything should be built top-down, except the first time. Simplicity does not precede complexity, but follows it. Alan Perlis top-downsimplicitydoe The art of writing is to explain the complications of the human soul with the simplicity that can be universally understood. Alan Sillitoe simplicitywritingart In Zen, poverty is voluntary, and considered not really as poverty so much as simplicity, freedom, unclutteredness. Alan Watts povertysimplicity At times almost all of us envy the animals. They suffer and die, but do not seem to make a "problem" of it. Alan Watts envysimplicityanimal1234567891011»
