Jonathan Swift Quotes

Simplicity is the final achievement.

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

For me the greatest beauty always lies in the greatest clarity.

Elegance is elimination.

I like to push myself to achieve a certain quality, eliminate the excess detail. I always want a high degree of purity.

Simple goes a long way.

Simplicity is often one of the greatest strengths.

Never do anything complicated when something simple will serve as well. It's one of the most important secrets of living.

Simplicity is the key to success.

The art of art... is simplicity.

Never overlook the power of simplicity.

Simplicity not simplistic.

The approach to style is by way of plainness, simplicity, orderliness, sincerity.

I like to think that I can introduce people to the idea of simplicity and elegance.

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

Elegance is innate. It has nothing to do with being well dressed. Elegance is refusal.

What is chic is just to be perfect, like magical, no?

In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity.

Simplicity does not precede complexity, but follows it.

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.

Extreme complication is contrary to art.

I have learned to pare down what I do and still be effective and strong in a role.

Simplicity should not be identified with bareness.

A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.