"In many contexts, simplicity is not an aesthetic frill."

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Elliott Sober

#Simplicity Quotes #Frills Quotes #Aesthetic Quotes

“It took me 14 years to write poems about Vietnam. I had never thought about writing about it, and in a way I had been systematically writing around it.”
“The more ambivalent you are and the more uncertain you are, then you can get something that you cannot anticipate.”
“The belief in a satanic kingdom exists today only where religious and theological traditions keep this believe alive.”
“I submit that President Obama and all the democrat politicians that voted for Obamacare never even read the proposed law. Nancy Pelosi admitted it. So, now, when chaos reigns, they act surprised that things aren't working.”
“One has to pay dearly for immortality; one has to die several times while one is still alive.”
“Unity is a spiritual quality. It's the sweet feelings of peace and purpose that come from belonging to a family. ... It's wanting the best for others as much as you want it for yourself. ... It's knowing that no one is out to harm you. It means you will never be lonely.”
“I never grew up dreaming about a wedding - I don't think about things like that. I don't know how to explain it. All I care about is to be happy.”
“There are few joys to compare with the telling of a well-told tale.”

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