Simplicity
noun
The state of being simple, uncomplicated, or uncompounded.
I love the simplicity of her dress.
Often appears as...
- striking simplicity
- breathtaking simplicity
noun
Lack of pretension or artificiality.
His simplicity and honesty won everyone's heart.
Often appears as...
- incredible simplicity
- natural simplicity
noun
The quality or condition of being easy to understand or do.
The simplicity of the instructions made it easy for everyone to follow
Often appears as...
- appreciate simplicity
- admire simplicity
noun
The quality of being plain and natural.
I appreciate the simplicity of country life.
Often appears as...
- embrace simplicity
- love simplicity
noun
The state of being simple, uncomplicated, or uncompounded.
I love the simplicity of her dress.
Often appears as...
- striking simplicity
- breathtaking simplicity
noun
Lack of pretension or artificiality.
His simplicity and honesty won everyone's heart.
Often appears as...
- incredible simplicity
- natural simplicity
noun
The quality or condition of being easy to understand or do.
The simplicity of the instructions made it easy for everyone to follow
Often appears as...
- appreciate simplicity
- admire simplicity
noun
The quality of being plain and natural.
I appreciate the simplicity of country life.
Often appears as...
- embrace simplicity
- love simplicity
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Positive Emotion
Simplicity often carries a positive feeling, suggesting elegance or grace.
The simplicity of the ceremony made it even more special.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Boring
Simple does not mean boring; it can be powerful because of its clear focus.
Despite its simplicity, the story was captivating.
Pro Tip 1/2Positive Emotion
Simplicity often carries a positive feeling, suggesting elegance or grace.
The simplicity of the ceremony made it even more special.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Boring
Simple does not mean boring; it can be powerful because of its clear focus.
Despite its simplicity, the story was captivating.
Pro Tip 1/2Positive Emotion
Simplicity often carries a positive feeling, suggesting elegance or grace.
The simplicity of the ceremony made it even more special.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Boring
Simple does not mean boring; it can be powerful because of its clear focus.
Despite its simplicity, the story was captivating.
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Video examples
Eric Berlow: Simplifying...
When you see a diagram like this, I don't want you to be afraid. I want you to be excited. I want you to be relieved. Because simple answers may emerge. We're discovering in nature that simplicity often lies on the other side of complexity. So for any problem, the more you can zoom out and embrace complexity, the better chance you have of zooming in
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How to create a great...
about winning gopros about heroism apple is about simplicity and usability and google comes from the math term that's a one with a hundred zeros after it so that really big number helps support the company's really big original vision to organize the world's information so as you think about your new brand
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Toward a science of...
from people who have the characteristic that they have thought about something they are experts they know what's going on all of you know about the topic that I'm supposed to talk about that is you know what simplicity is you know what complexity is the trouble is I don't and
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Why city flags may be...
if you showed this list of principles to any designer of almost anything, they would say these principles -- simplicity, deep meaning, having few colors or being thoughtful about colors, uniqueness, don't have writing you can't read -- all those principles apply to them, too.
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George Whitesides:...
have been from people who have the characteristic that they have thought about something, they are experts, they know what's going on. All of you know about the topic that I'm supposed to talk about. That is, you know what simplicity is, you know what complexity is.
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Rhythm in a box: The...
Some need a stand or a stool. But the cajon is a drum, a stand and a seat all in one convenient box. And this simplicity may be key to its journey across continents and cultures to become one of the most popular percussion instruments in the world today.
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Alan Siegel: Let's...
if you're trying to get a small business loan, you face a blizzard of paperwork. What are we going to do about it? I define simplicity as a means to achieving clarity, transparency and empathy, building humanity into communications.
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John Bohannon: Dance vs....
To borrow a concept from my country's CIA, it helps you to soften up your audience. It distracts them with pretty pictures, irrelevant data. It allows you to create the illusion of competence, the illusion of simplicity,
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Why the insect brain is...
Their small size and simplicity makes it easier to understand exactly how neurons work together in the brain. This is also valuable for engineers, who study the insect brain to help design control systems
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Finding Freedom in a...
people from all walks of life to it and they all bring something different simplicity the connection with the earth the animals the non garbage non complicated dependent on only yourself
Video examples
Eric Berlow: Simplifying...
When you see a diagram like this, I don't want you to be afraid. I want you to be excited. I want you to be relieved. Because simple answers may emerge. We're discovering in nature that simplicity often lies on the other side of complexity. So for any problem, the more you can zoom out and embrace complexity, the better chance you have of zooming in
Video examples
How to create a great...
about winning gopros about heroism apple is about simplicity and usability and google comes from the math term that's a one with a hundred zeros after it so that really big number helps support the company's really big original vision to organize the world's information so as you think about your new brand
Video examples
Toward a science of...
from people who have the characteristic that they have thought about something they are experts they know what's going on all of you know about the topic that I'm supposed to talk about that is you know what simplicity is you know what complexity is the trouble is I don't and
Video examples
Why city flags may be...
if you showed this list of principles to any designer of almost anything, they would say these principles -- simplicity, deep meaning, having few colors or being thoughtful about colors, uniqueness, don't have writing you can't read -- all those principles apply to them, too.
Video examples
George Whitesides:...
have been from people who have the characteristic that they have thought about something, they are experts, they know what's going on. All of you know about the topic that I'm supposed to talk about. That is, you know what simplicity is, you know what complexity is.
Video examples
Rhythm in a box: The...
Some need a stand or a stool. But the cajon is a drum, a stand and a seat all in one convenient box. And this simplicity may be key to its journey across continents and cultures to become one of the most popular percussion instruments in the world today.
Video examples
Alan Siegel: Let's...
if you're trying to get a small business loan, you face a blizzard of paperwork. What are we going to do about it? I define simplicity as a means to achieving clarity, transparency and empathy, building humanity into communications.
Video examples
John Bohannon: Dance vs....
To borrow a concept from my country's CIA, it helps you to soften up your audience. It distracts them with pretty pictures, irrelevant data. It allows you to create the illusion of competence, the illusion of simplicity,
Video examples
Why the insect brain is...
Their small size and simplicity makes it easier to understand exactly how neurons work together in the brain. This is also valuable for engineers, who study the insect brain to help design control systems
Video examples
Finding Freedom in a...
people from all walks of life to it and they all bring something different simplicity the connection with the earth the animals the non garbage non complicated dependent on only yourself
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Quote examples
Hannah Fry
English Mathematician
Because for me, equations and symbols aren't just a thing. They're a voice that speaks out about the incredible richness of nature and the startling simplicity in the patterns that twist and turn and warp and evolve all around us, from how the world works to how we behave.
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Richard P. Feynman
American Physicist
There is always another way to say the same thing that doesn't look at all like the way you said it before. I don't know what the reason for this is. I think it is somehow a representation of the simplicity of nature.
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Jim Croce
American Musician
There's something about approaching universal truths with the simplicity of the acoustic guitar. You can take it anywhere, and it helps me reach listeners of all ages and walks of life.
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Lao Tzu
Chinese Philosopher
I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.
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Gelila Bekele
Ethiopian Model
I'm learning simplicity and how to wear my body. I'm enjoying life and trying to be the best me.
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Kailash Satyarthi
Indian Activist
Childhood means simplicity. Look at the world with the child's eye - it is very beautiful.
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
American Poet
In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity.
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Leo Tolstoy
Russian Novelist
There is no greatness where there is no simplicity, goodness and truth.
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Paulo Coelho
Brazilian Novelist
We have lost contact with reality, the simplicity of life.
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Bobby Brown
American Musician
I feel that the simplicity of life is just being yourself.
Quote examples
Hannah Fry
English Mathematician
Because for me, equations and symbols aren't just a thing. They're a voice that speaks out about the incredible richness of nature and the startling simplicity in the patterns that twist and turn and warp and evolve all around us, from how the world works to how we behave.
Quote examples
Richard P. Feynman
American Physicist
There is always another way to say the same thing that doesn't look at all like the way you said it before. I don't know what the reason for this is. I think it is somehow a representation of the simplicity of nature.
Quote examples
Jim Croce
American Musician
There's something about approaching universal truths with the simplicity of the acoustic guitar. You can take it anywhere, and it helps me reach listeners of all ages and walks of life.
Quote examples
Lao Tzu
Chinese Philosopher
I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.
Quote examples
Gelila Bekele
Ethiopian Model
I'm learning simplicity and how to wear my body. I'm enjoying life and trying to be the best me.
Quote examples
Kailash Satyarthi
Indian Activist
Childhood means simplicity. Look at the world with the child's eye - it is very beautiful.
Quote examples
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
American Poet
In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity.
Quote examples
Leo Tolstoy
Russian Novelist
There is no greatness where there is no simplicity, goodness and truth.
Quote examples
Paulo Coelho
Brazilian Novelist
We have lost contact with reality, the simplicity of life.
Quote examples
Bobby Brown
American Musician
I feel that the simplicity of life is just being yourself.
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