Quotes by Simplicity There is no genius where there is not simplicity. Leo Tolstoy simplicitygenius We all have obligations and duties toward our fellow men. But it does seem curious enough that in modern neurotic society, men's energies are consumed in making a living and rarely in living itself. It takes a lot of courage for a man to declare, with clarity and simplicity, that the purpose of life is to enjoy it. Lin Yutang simplicityfellow-manmen I do not think that any civilization can be called complete until it has progressed from sophistication to unsophistication, and made a conscious return to simplicity of thinking and living. Lin Yutang simplicitycivilizationthinking Simplicity is the outward sign and symbol of depth of thought. Lin Yutang signs-and-symbolssimplicitydepth I don't need a lot of money. Simplicity is the answer for me. Linda McCartney simplicityanswersneeds Avoiding complexity reduces bugs. Linus Torvalds programmingbugssimplicity Simplicity is the key to what I do. Lionel Richie simplicitykeys He lacks much who has no aptitude for idleness. Louise Wilder aptitudesimplicitywork The thought that, insignificant as she was, she yet might do some good, made her very careful of her acts and words, and so anxious to keep head contented and face happy, that she forgot her clothes, and made others do the same. She did not know it, but that good old fashion of simplicity made the plain gowns pretty, and the grace of unconsciousness beautified their little wearer with the charm that makes girlhood sweetest to those who truly love and reverence it. Louisa May Alcott clothessimplicityfashion When a thought is too weak to be expressed simply, it should be rejected. Luc de Clapiers simplicityweaksuccess Whatever science and philosophy may do for mankind, the world can never outgrow its need of the simplicity that is in Christ. Lucy Larcom simplicityphilosophyneeds Simple truths are a relief from grand speculations. Luc de Clapiers reliefsimplicitysimple The aspects of a thing that are most important to us are hidden to us because of their simplicity and familiarity. Ludwig Wittgenstein simplicitycreativityimportant Oh yeah, I'm literally walking through my house now looking down and there are maybe, like, 15 pairs on the floor. For real. Real talk. It's just simplicity. They're something I wear every day. Before I got a deal with them, I was wearing some type of Vans all the time. I would just order them by the box, like, 10 at a time. Lupe Fiasco simplicityrealorder The difference between a good and a poor architect is that the poor architect succumbs to every temptation and the good one resists it. Ludwig Wittgenstein simplicitydesigndifferences The genius of the French language, descended from its single Latin stock, has triumphed most in the contrary direction - in simplicity, in unity, in clarity, and in restraint. Lytton Strachey unitysimplicitylatin The House of Lords, architecturally, is a magnificent room, and the dignity, quiet, and repose of the scene made me unwillingly acknowledge that the Senate of the United States might possibly improve its manners. Perhaps in our desire for simplicity, absence of title, or badge of office we may have thrown over too much. M. E. W. Sherwood simplicitygovernmentoffice ... anything so delightful as Washington I have never seen elsewhere. There were a mingled simplicity and grandeur, a mingled state and quiet intimacy, a brilliancy of conversation--the proud prominence of intellect over material prosperity which does not exist in any other city of the Union. M. E. W. Sherwood unionssimplicitycities Simplicity and order are, if not the principal, then certainly the most important guidelines for human beings in general. M. C. Escher simplicityimportantorder I feel like I've survived so much, and been through so much. And sometimes I miss the innocence of those times. Life was different. New York was different. The music business was different. I miss the simplicity of it, the naivete of everyone around me. Madonna Ciccone simplicitynew-yorkmissing«2829303132333435363738»
