E. F. Schumacher Quotes

Simplicity does not precede complexity, but follows it.

I think simplicity is a good guide: The more economical a theory, the better.

Simplicity is the outcome of technical subtlety. It is the goal, not the starting point.

Simplicity is the most difficult thing to secure in this world; it is the last limit of experience and the last effort of genius.

I think that we're always drawn - particularly sophisticated people - are always drawn to the idea of simplicity.

As much as we all talk about the future and how so many things are merging, there is a simplicity that is crucial.

Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that's creativity.

A little simplification would be the first step toward rational living, I think.

Most people in business and within their personal lives move towards complexity. More To Dos. More projects. More products. More meetings. More possessions. More goals. The best - I suggest to you - move in the opposite direction.

Any idiot can be complicated. It takes a genius to be simple.

Simplicity is the trademark of GENIUS

It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction.

Big ideas are usually simple ideas.

The best way is always the simplest. The attics of the world are cluttered up with complicated failures.

I think you make impacts by taking risks.

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

Less is more.

In my experience as CEO, I found that the most important decisions tested my courage far more than my intelligence.

There is a beauty and clarity that comes from simplicity that we sometimes do not appreciate in our thirst for intricate solutions.

If I have learned anything as a scientist, it is that one should not make things complicated when a simple explanation will do.

Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.

My advice to female directors is not to wait until you feel like your ideas have been pre-certified or until you think you've gotten some approval for them. Then it's too late! Follow your gut. That's hard to do, but the only way to be original.

A man of genius makes no mistakes; his errors are volitional and are the portals of discovery.

People have laughed at all great inventors and discoverers.

My reaction to everything in life is when it gets a bit complicated to water it down and make it simple again.