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

- Katharine Fullerton Gerould

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This quote recommends that simpleness is something that should be found out and appreciated. It suggests that without guidance, people tend to make life more complex than it requires to be. This might be due to our desire to make life more intriguing or to flaunt our achievements. It could also be because we are so utilized to having access to a variety of alternatives that we don't know how to pick the easiest one. Whatever the factor, this quote is a pointer that simplicity can be an important asset in life. It can assist us to concentrate on what is truly essential and to prevent getting slowed down in unneeded information. By finding out to value and accept simplicity, we can make life simpler and more pleasurable.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Katharine Fullerton Gerould. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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