Natalie Babbitt Quotes

Simplicity is a jewel rarely found.

All the great things are simple.

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

There is a beauty and clarity that comes from simplicity that we sometimes do not appreciate in our thirst for intricate solutions.

Extreme complication is contrary to art.

Anything simple always interests me.

Simplicity should not be identified with bareness.

It is far more difficult to be simple than to be complicated.

Simplicity is the highest goal, achievable when you have overcome all difficulties.

Never overlook the power of simplicity.

That's been one of my mantras - focus and simplicity. Simple can be harder than complex.

Fashion is supposed to be light and not try too hard.

I've always liked simplicity.

Beauty when unadorned is adorned the most.

I have never been one for the over-the-top.

I like to keep things classic, not lavish or blinged out. I don't even say that word. The last thing I want to be is over the top.

I think that we're always drawn - particularly sophisticated people - are always drawn to the idea of simplicity.

Every dish doesn't have to be showy, and every dish doesn't have to slap you in the face with technique.

It is far more difficult to be simple than to be complicated; far more difficult to sacrifice skill and easy execution in the proper place, than to expand both indiscriminately.

I always go for simplicity.

Beauty doesn't need ornaments. Softness can't bear the weight of ornaments.

There is a certain majesty in simplicity which is far above all the quaintness of wit.

What is elegance? Soap and water!

Don't get me wrong, I admire elegance and have an appreciation of the finer things in life. But to me, beauty lies in simplicity.