Quotes about Simplicity

Things are much simpler here than we like. Not that we do not know God's commandments, but that we do not do them—and then gradually, as a consequence of such disobedience, we no longer know what is right—that is our predicament.

The purity of unison singing, unaffected by alien motives of musical techniques, the clarity, unspoiled by the attempt to give musical art an autonomy of its own apart from the words, the simplicity and frugality, the humaneness and warmth of this way of singing is the essence of all congregational singing.

It will always be true that the wisest course for the disciple is...to abide solely by the Word of God in all simplicity.

The more our life is permeated by God, the simpler it becomes. This simplicity is defined by the inward unity which our life assumes because we no longer seek for any but one end: God. No

Don't get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.

They think I'm simpleminded because I seem to be happy. Why shouldn't I be happy? I have everything I ever wanted and more. Maybe I am simpleminded. Maybe that's the key: simple.

There is no power on earth that can neutralize the influence of a high, simple and useful life.

One single day of devotion is worth more than a thousand years of worldly life.

Live in each season as it passes: breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit.

Live simply so others may simply live.

It is no bad thing celebrating a simple life.

True consecration to Christ simplifies life, for it leaves the management to Him.