Quotes About Simplicity

My philosophy is very simple: when in doubt, take a bath.

And so my militant philosophy is this: to make with a brush on canvas is a simple direct delight-to make with the movie is the same.

Think small.... If you can't think small, try philosophy or social criticism.

You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves.

Philosophy is talk on a cereal box.

It is possible to be a master in false philosophy, easier, in fact, than to be a master in the truth, because a false philosophy can be made as simple and consistent as one pleases.

My philosophy is simple: It's a down-home, common, horse-sense approach to things.

Why pamper life's complexities when the leather runs smooth on the passenger seat?

it is all very well for you to write simply and the simpler the better. But do not start to think so damned simply. Know how complicated it is and then state it simply.

Stay low, stay quiet, keep it simple, don't expect too much, enjoy what you have.

Being satisfied with little, you can gain much. Seeking much you will go astray. The wise heeds this precept. If it could be so with all people!

With type as with philosophy, music and food, it is better to have a little of the best than to be swamped with the derivative, the careless, the routine.

To me this technical acceptation seems not applicable here, where we have to deal with the simplest moral precepts, and not with psychological niceties of Buddhist philosophy.

Less is more, in prose as in architecture.

We are not called to proclaim philosophy and metaphysics, but the simple gospel.

I don't attach importance to great speeches or philosophy.

Sometimes life may look complicated than it is, but you'll have to play it just the way it is and make it proper, the way you would wish it to be in your own words.

Peace is simple, but it takes great courage to be simple and walk the path of peace.

The wisest has nothing, knows nothing, but loves everything.

Happiness is an inner perception. It comes from simplicity, kindness, love, and compassion.

Be simple to fill life with abundance.

Life has its beauty in its simplicity. Ugliness raises her head with complexity.

I have a simple philosophy. Fill what's empty. Empty what's full. And scratch where it itches.

Conformity rules society not wisdom or simplicity.