Johann Johannsson Quotes

Music should resonate with people on an emotional level. That's one of the criterions I use for an idea. Does it speak simply and directly without obfuscation and without being unnecessarily complex or obscure?

The main thing is that everything become simple, easy enough for a child to understand.

I never want to confuse people or go over their heads.

It does not require many words to speak the truth.

Me is a common sense man. That mean when me explain things, me explain it in a very simple way; that mean if I explain it to a baby, the baby will understand too, you know.

Simple is the only way I can write.

I analyse in my own way, in very simple, no-jargon language. If somebody is talking in very complicated way, I never like that.

I don't like making things too complicated when writing songs. I want to write in a very easy language that many people will understand.

I'm never trying to make something esoteric; it just happens.

Keep it simple.

There are writers who pour out words, concepts that sound really important but that basically say nothing. I always tried to be as concise as possible, all to try and reach everyone, but especially the simple people, those who needed to be reached more than anyone else.

Words easy to be understood do often hit the mark; when high and learned ones do only pierce the air.

Sometimes, the things we think are so simple but not so easy to grasp are the things that work the best.

I've simplified much more in my writing. I say what I've got to say, not in metaphor.

The one thing that I do is take really complicated systems and subjects and make them accessible to regular people.

I believe if you want to convey a complex philosophy, it's advisable to keep it simple: day-to-day lingo.

Aim for brevity while avoiding jargon.

Less is almost always better than more. Short words, short sentences, short speeches.

My favourite writers are always great storytellers, like Bruce Springsteen; I adore Bruce Springsteen. I feel like he doesn't beat around the bush, and he doesn't overcomplicate things. He puts things into layman's terms and tells stories that anyone can understand.

Jesus made everything so simple and we have made it so complicated. He spoke to the people in short sentences and everyday words, illustrating His messages with never-to-be forgotten stories.

Above all, keep it simple.

Uncommon things must be said in common words.

Sometimes one has to say difficult things, but one ought to say them as simply as one knows how.

Simple is the language of truth.

I don't feel like I have to use big words or theories to get my point across. People are like, "Whoa. That's crazy" and make it into this crazy thing.