Simplicity is king

Simplicity is a neat word. And you've got to think about what simplicity means.

After I wrote The Laws of Simplicity, I was very tired of simplicity, as you can imagine.

David Pogue says Simplicity sells

Friendship and simplicity joined you.

I realized that Simplicity is everything ..

George Whitesides Toward a science of simplicity

Eric Berlow How complexity leads to simplicity

Pepe , Mujica's nickname, is a man full of simplicity.

In fact, the report s simplicity is the key to its effectiveness.

Simplicity, for reasons that are a little bit obscure, is almost not pursued, at least in the academic world.

I opened up a magazine, and Visa's branding was, Business Takes Simplicity.

The eight original MDGs, which include reducing child mortality and achieving universal primary education, are lauded for their simplicity and measurability.

The programme should strive for simplicity and, to the extent possible, should build on existing programmes to meet present and future needs.

So, I thought complexity was attacking me suddenly, so I thought, Ah, simplicity. Very important.

People who call for greater transparency do not understand that complexity is the enemy of transparency, just as simplicity is the hallmark of trust.

So the Roslings have been able to do simplicity without removing what's important about the data.

With his over familiarity, simplicity, and occasional vulgarity, Sarkozy undermined the dignity of his sacred function.

Simplicity for Afghans extends to preferring to sit cross legged on the floor over chairs, and sleeping on mattresses on the floor rather than beds.

It was a deliberate pursuit of simplicity and economy for the Disney studio, and at 64 minutes, it is one of Disney's shortest animated features.

So, if I simplify the laws of simplicity, I have what's called the cookie versus laundry thing.

Microsoft's approach to simplicity tends to be let's break it down let's just make it more steps.

OXFORD While austerity in Europe faces increasing social resistance, in principle it has the merit of simplicity.

Nevertheless, Zidane will remain a global icon, owing to his profoundly human character and his extreme simplicity.

To ensure maximum simplicity and technical soundness, India favoured the use of a six year base period.

Owing to simplicity in implementation and use of cheap raw materials in villages, it is one of the most environmentally sound energy sources for rural needs.

Variants There are many variants and extensions of BNF, generally either for the sake of simplicity and succinctness, or to adapt it to a specific application.

During the informal consultations, the Committee should explore various possibilities for a comprehensive solution which met peacekeeping needs, ensured equity between staff and preserved administrative simplicity.

Running through this typical letter that they had, I ran it through my simplicity lab, it's pretty unintelligible.

Potential for rural development In relation to rural development, the simplicity and low relative cost of micro hydro systems open up new opportunities for some isolated communities in need of electricity.

The joy of opposition is its simplicity Ukrainians understood what we opposed and stood side by side with us.

But the Clermontois valued simplicity, pragmatism, hard work, and resolve, while the Parisians put more stress on pizzazz and brilliance.

My goal is to show the humanity that exists in every one of us through the simplicity of a face.

How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?

If we do more in a kind of a stupid way, the simplicity gets complex and, in fact, we can keep on doing it for a very long time.

And I'm going to use stacking for a kind of simplicity that has the characteristic that it is so simple and so reliable that I can build things with it.

Darwinian natural selection is so stunningly elegant because it solves the problem of explaining complexity in terms of nothing but simplicity.

How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery, and fools hate knowledge?

Germany s positive energy is, of course, the result of success translated into confidence, which Chancellor Angela Merkel incarnates with strength and simplicity.

Two hundred men went with Absalom out of Jerusalem, who were invited, and went in their simplicity and they didn't know anything.

Despite the fact that this is the most complex and diverse system in the universe, there's an extraordinary simplicity being expressed by this.

1. Requests the Commission, in reviewing and modernizing the system of grants and allowances, to attach priority to enhancing transparency and administrative simplicity

In his recent speech to the annual, elite central banking conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the Bank of England s Andy Haldane made a forceful plea for a return to simplicity in banking regulation.

What are we going to do about it? I define simplicity as a means to achieving clarity, transparency and empathy, building humanity into communications.

Simplicity We know it when we see it but what is it, exactly? In this funny, philosophical talk, George Whitesides chisels out an answer.