#simplicity
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The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.
From The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
He who knows that enough is enough will always have enough.
From The Dao De Jing by Laozi
Simplifying is not the same as giving up.
From The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi
If a function is too long, it should be broken down.
From Clean Code by Robert C. Martin
A program that is easy to follow will usually yield better results than one that is complicated.
From Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe
The pencil has taught us that the simplest tools can have the greatest impact.
What is remarkable about a map is its ability to convey complex information in a simple format.
The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
From Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
The aim of science is to seek the simplest explanations of complex facts.
The beauty of the periodic table lies in its simplicity.
From The Disappearing Spoon by Sam Kean
To do nothing is to be free.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
Design should be intuitive and simple.
Planning is guessing.
Simplicity is often the key to real success.
From Company of One by Paul Jarvis
The writer's task is to make complicated things simple.
From On Writing Well by William Zinsser
The beauty of running lies in its simplicity.
From The Way of the Runner by Adharanand Finn
The design of things should be intuitive and easy to understand.
The secret of good writing is to strip every sentence to its cleanest components.
From On Writing Well by William Zinsser
In the pursuit of knowledge, every day something is added. In the practice of the Tao, every day something is dropped.
From The Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu
The best code is no code at all.
From Clean Code by Robert C. Martin
Simplifying complex problems can lead to clearer insights.
The simplest answers are often the most profound.
From The Invention of Air by Steven Johnson
A model is a simplified representation of the world.
From The Model Thinker by Scott E. Page
The simple act of breathing has been overlooked for far too long.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
Clutter is costly, and we need to eliminate the unnecessary.
From Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
Complexity arises from simplicity.
You need less than you think.
Create space for what truly matters in your life.
From The Joy of Missing Out by Tonya Dalton
Life is richer when we slow down.
If you wish to be rich, do not add to your money, but subtract from your desire.
From The Essential Epicurus by Epicurus
The nature of elements reflects the complexity and simplicity of the world we live in.
From The Disappearing Spoon by Sam Kean
A well-designed object is one that is easy to use and understand.
In the end, we must choose between the complexity of the fox and the simplicity of the hedgehog.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
From Seeking Wisdom by Peter Bevelin
The beauty of a flower is not in its color but in its simplicity.
The simplicity of the shipping container hides its profound impact on the world.
Take a simple idea and take it seriously.
In its simplicity, the pencil embodies the essence of design and functionality.
From The Pencil: A History by Henry Petroski
A business doesn’t have to be complicated to be successful.
From The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau
The beauty of running is that it's a simple sport, but it can teach you so much about life.
The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.
Minimalism is about creating space for what matters.
From The Joy of Missing Out by Tonya Dalton
In every generation, there are those who seek to simplify the world.
Simplifying complex problems often leads to better solutions.
A pencil is a simple tool, yet it embodies complex ideas about art and engineering.
Rituals can be simple yet profoundly impactful.
From The Power of Ritual by Casper ter Kuile
The beauty of the universe lies in its symmetry and simplicity, revealed through mathematics.
Simplicity is the soul of efficiency.
The beauty of mathematics is its simplicity and elegance.
From The Annotated Turing by Charles Petzold
Sometimes, the simplest things can bring the greatest joy.
From Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
When its quiet, you can hear the motorcycle.
The greatest wealth is to live content with little.
From The Republic by Plato
The beauty of algorithms lies in their ability to simplify complex problems.
From Grokking Algorithms by Aditya Bhargava
The innovation that disrupts is often simpler and cheaper than what incumbents offer.