Simplicity Quotes - Page 33

A cross borne in simplicity, without the interference of self-love to augment it, is only half a cross. Suffering in this simplicity of love, we are not only happy in spile of the cross, but because of it; for love is pleased in suffering for the Well Beloved, and the cross which forms us into His image is a consoling bond of love.

Sometimes words are not needed, and the simplicity of expressing yourself through an art form is one of the best ways of communication.

A gentleman's taste in dress is upon principle, the avoidance of all things extravagant. It consists in the quiet simplicity of exquisite neatness; but, as the neatness must be a neatness in fashion, employ the best tailor; pay him ready money, and, on the whole, you wi11 find him the cheapest.

Simplicity design axiom: The complexity of the information appliance is that of the task, not the tool. The technology is invisible.

Simplicity, it seems, has always been wasted on those who simply cannot appreciate it

I don't really talk about my personal life and I don't really talk about my relationships. I'm not a big partier. I like the simplicity of my life, and I've chosen the kind of life I really want to live. I don't think my life is boring at all.

Cultivate simplicity or rather should I say banish elaborateness, for simplicity springs spontaneous from the heart.

If you wish to be like a little child, study what a little child could understand — nature; and do what a little child could do — love.

By the word simplicity, is not always meant folly or ignorance; but often, pure and upright Nature, free from artifice, craft or deceitful ornament.

Like all Holmes' reasoning, the thing seemed simplicity itself when it was once explained. Dr. Watson, speaking of Sherlock Holmes.

Simplicity is the mean between ostentation and rusticity.

Out of complexity, find simplicity!

Optimization hinders evolution. Everything should be built top-down, except the first time. Simplicity does not precede complexity, but follows it.

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.

It takes simplicity and humility to worship God acceptably.

When you are but slightly involved in the world, the effect the world has on you is also slight. When you are deeply enmeshed in affairs, you machinations also deepen. So for enlightened people simplicity is better than refinement, and freedom is better than punctiliousness.

I've discovered that I value simplicity above all in dressing. I don't like anything I wear to be too complicated or fussy.

Everything has complexity. Everything has simplicity. You just grab it.

Out of intense complexities intense simplicities emerge. Broadly speaking, the short words are the best, and the old words when short are best of all.

My four articles of faith: clarity, simplicity, brevity and humanity.

Because the good old rule Sufficeth them,-the simple plan, That they should take who have the power, And they should keep who can.

A creature not too bright or good For human nature's daily food; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears, and smiles.

Love, therefore, and tongue-tied simplicity In least speak most, to my capacity.

I am as true as truth's simplicity, And simpler than the infancy of truth.

Pray God, keep us simple.