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Simplest Quotes

Truth, joy, and prayer, stripped down to their plainest form.

Several of these quotes connect simplicity directly to virtue, arguing that the greatest truths, like the greatest men, tend to be the simplest. For more on seeing things plainly, the Clarity quotes make a natural companion.

A prayer in its simplest definition is merely a wish turned Godward.

Quotes by Phillips Brooks

I preferred the simplest vocabulary.

Quotes by Louise Gluck

Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.

Quotes by Karl Barth

The greatest truths are the simplest, and so are the greatest men.

Quotes by Julius Charles Hare

Clarity Quotes

No photographer is as good as the simplest camera.

Quotes by Edward Steichen

Frequently Asked Questions

How is joy described in these quotes?
One quote calls joy the simplest form of gratitude, linking a positive emotion directly to appreciation.
Is there a quote connecting simplicity to greatness?
Yes, one argues that the greatest truths and the greatest people are usually the simplest, not the most complicated.
How is prayer defined here?
One quote reduces prayer to its simplest definition, calling it essentially a wish directed upward.
Does vocabulary or word choice come up?
One speaker says they've always preferred the simplest vocabulary, favoring plain language over complexity.
What's the common theme across this collection?
A preference for plainness over complication, whether in truth, prayer, or everyday language. See the Clarity page for related ideas.

One quote even reduces prayer to its simplest definition: a wish turned toward something greater. Readers can also explore the Emotion and Identity quotes for related ideas.