Quote by John Ruskin

It is far more difficult to be simple than to be complicated; far more difficult to sacrifice skill and easy execution in the proper place, than to expand both indiscriminately.

It is far more difficult to be simple than to be complicated

Summary

This quote highlights the inherent challenge in simplicity. It suggests that it requires more effort and skill to convey a message or create something simple and impactful than it does to create something complex or convoluted. Simplification requires sacrificing unnecessary details, mastering the art of minimalist execution, and making deliberate choices about what to include and what to omit. It emphasizes the importance of restraint and discernment in order to achieve a truly simple and effective result.

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Simplicity

By John Ruskin

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