"I believe it was the great ogre philosopher Gary who observed that complexity is, generally speaking, an illusion of conscious desire. All things exist in as simple a form as necessity dictates. When a thing is labeled 'complex,' that's just a roundabout way of saying you're not observant enough to understand it."

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Source : A. Lee Martinez (2007). “In the Company of Ogres”, p.133, Macmillan

A. Lee Martinez

#Believe Quotes #Simple Quotes #Desire Quotes

“When I was with Ellen, I was telling people, If you come out, it's gonna be better for you. But I honestly don't know that.”
“Haiti is always talking about decentralization and nothing has been so obvious, perhaps a weakness, as the centralized nature of Haitian society as being revealed by the earthquake. I mean, they lost all these medical training programs because they didn't have them anywhere else.”
“The desire to impress is an efficient means of bringing out oneâ€™s least impressive qualities.”

Source : "Confessions of a Conjuror". Book by Derren Brown, 2009.
“Good leaders hold positive, views of the future. We believe God fulfills our dreams, and our dreams are enlarged. Our desires exceed what we currently have and where we currently are.”

Source : Phil Pringle (2010). “You The Leader”, p.24, Whitaker House
“There is no state with a democracy except Libya on the whole planet.”
“Deliver total quality to every customer every day.”
“I've been playing Texas Hold 'em and other forms of poker since I was about 12.”
“On your birthday . . . Have a cuppa, kick off your shoes, sit back and relax ? you deserve it! Best Wishes for a Very Relaxing Birthday.”

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