Quote by Katharine Fullerton Gerould

Simplicity is an acquired taste. Mankind, left free, instinctively complicates life.

Simplicity is an acquired taste. Mankind, left free, instinc

Summary

This quote suggests that simplicity is not a natural inclination for humans. Instead, it is something that is learned or developed over time. By nature, humans tend to complicate things and make life more complex when they are left to their own devices. It implies that simplicity requires conscious effort and practice to appreciate and incorporate into one's life.

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Life Simplicity

By Katharine Fullerton Gerould

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