Quotes by Simplicity Gases are distinguished from other forms of matter, not only by their power of indefinite expansion so as to fill any vessel, however large, and by the great effect heat has in dilating them, but by the uniformity and simplicity of the laws which regulate these changes. James Clerk Maxwell expansionsimplicitylaw Cultivate poverty like a garden herb, like sage. Henry David Thoreau simple-lifesimplicitygarden The common faults of American language are an ambition of effect, a want of simplicity, and a turgid abuse of terms. James F. Cooper abusesimplicityambition What is more simple than to believe in God? Its very simplicity argues the case. James Cook simplicitysimplebelieve A refined simplicity is the characteristic of all high bred deportment, in every country, and a considerate humanity should be the aim of all beneath it. James F. Cooper simplicityhumanitycountry The more complex the mind, the greater the need for the simplicity of play. James Kirk simplicitymindplay I often encountered books by academics and others who had not actually done what they had written about. They tend to create artificial simplicity; their prose doesn't have the vigor of "lived words." On the other hand, many practitioners lack the context or introspection to make their experiences and understandings transferable - and, in our time, many don't actually write the books they "author." My ideal is to unify theory and practice. James M Strock simplicitywritingbook In the simplest array of digits [Ramanujan] detected wonderful properties: congruences, symmetries and relationships which had escaped the notice of even the outstandingly gifted theoreticians. James R Newman ramanujansimplicitywonder Truth is quite beyond the reach of satire. There is so brave a simplicity in her that she can no more be made ridiculous than an oak or a pine. James Russell Lowell ridiculoussimplicitybrave Sometimes you have to gag on fancy before you can appreciate plain. Jan Karon fancysimplicityappreciate Good heavens, of what un costly material is our earthly happiness composed... if we only knew it. What incomes have we not had from a flower, and how unfailing are the dividends of the seasons. James Russell Lowell simplicitynatureflower Simplicity of life is an essential for greatness of life. Janet Erskine Stuart simplicitygreatnessessentials History as well as life itself is complicated -- neither life nor history is an enterprise for those who seek simplicity and consistency. Jared Diamond consistencysimplicitycomplicated The safest course was actually the simplest-do nothing at all and hope everything turned out for the best. It wasn't a great plan, but it had the benefits of simplicity and a long tradition. Jasper Fforde simplicitylifelong Generally, I am opposed to painting which is concerned with conceptions of simplicity. Everything looks busy to me. Jasper Johns paintingsimplicitylooks Life is simplified when there is one center; one reason, one motivation, one direction and purpose. Jean Fleming one-directionsimplicitymotivation The price we pay for the complexity of life is too high. When you think of all the effort you have to put in -telephonic, technological and relational -to alter even the slightest bit of behavior in this strange world we call social life, you are left pining for the straightforwardness of primitive peoples and their physical work. Jean Baudrillard simplicityeffortthinking Genuine magic demands on perfect simplicity of execution. Jean Hugard simplicitymagicperfect Outward simplicity befits ordinary men, like a garment made to measure for them; but it serves as an adornment to those who have filled their lives with great deeds: they might be compared to some beauty carelessly dressed and thereby all the more attractive. Jean de la Bruyere simplicitybeautymen A well-designed and humane interface does not have to be split into beginner and expert subsystems. Jef Raskin simplicitydesignexperts«2021222324252627282930»
