Lent 2014, Day 29: Simply put

As per usual, when I'm contemplating a certain subject I like to research what other people say about it... Right now I've been trying to think of what to say on “simplicity,” so first I'll share a little research with you – it's actually quite interesting! This is a topic I've never thought much about, except in the realm of beauty & fashion, which has taught me that elegance is simple. Anyway, I hope you enjoy these insights as I have.

Dictionary.com defines “simplicity” in three great ways. First it says it describes a freedom from complexity, intricacy, or division into parts. Then simplicity is also an absence of luxury, pretentiousness, ornament, etc. And finally, Dictionary says it is a freedom from deceit of guile; in other words, sincerity or naturalness. Some synonyms are clarity, clearness, accessibility, and straightforwardness.

“simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” - Leonardo da Vinci

“Simplicity is the key to brilliance.” - Bruce Lee

“A vocabulary of simplicity will be of service throughout your life.” - Winston Churchill

“Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that's creativity.” - Charles Mingus

“In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity.” - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

“Simplicity, carried to an extreme, becomes elegance.” - Jon Franklin

“Live simply so that others may simply live.” - Ghandi/Mother Teresa