#simplicity

A certain simplicity of thought is common to serene souls at both ends of the social scale. ↗

— Joseph Conrad

#simplicity #equality

The process of living seems to consist in coming to realize truths so ancient and simple that, if stated, they sound like barren platitudes. They cannot sound otherwise to those who have not had the relevant experience: that is why there is no real teaching of such truths possible and every generation starts from scratch. ↗

— C.S. Lewis

#learning #life #living #maturity #simplicity

I hate American simplicity. I glory in the piling up of complications of every sort. If I could pronounce the name James in any different or more elaborate way I should be in favour of doing it. ↗

— Henry James

#simplicity #life

Already he knew that to overdo a thing is to destroy it. ↗

— Elizabeth Enright

#fragilty #life-lessons #overdoing #simplicity #family

You cannot pour more water into a full cup without causing a spillage. ↗

— Rasheed Ogunlaru

#inspiring-quotes #mindfulness #rasheed-ogunlaru #simplicity #space

Our life is frittered away by detail. Simplify, simplify. ↗

— Henry David Thoreau

#life

Everything seems simpler from a distance. ↗

— Gail Tsukiyama

#life #people #simple #simplicity #life

I want a simple, ordinary life . . . like humans enjoy. ↗

— Deborah Harkness

#individuality #life #simplicity #life

None can be an impartial or wise observer of human life but from the vantage ground of what we should call voluntary poverty. ↗

— Henry David Thoreau

#life

A lady once offered me a mat, but as I had no room to spare within the house, nor time to spare within or without to shake it, I declined it, preferring to wipe my feet on the sod before my door. It is best to avoid the beginnings of evil. ↗

— Henry David Thoreau

#simple-living #simplicity #life