Simplicity, Simplicity, Simplicity.

Simplicity is a concept that has been adopted by many philosophical thinkers throughout history. It’s recognized as one of the most thought provoking and unique concepts ever grasped. Thoreau is a key example of simplicity; his concept was not only written but lived as well. Through his novel Walden, he exemplifies simplicity at its best and can be compared to many of the other philosophers of simplicity. “Let us first be as simple and …showed first 75 words of 516 total…

…showed last 75 words of 516 total…to satisfy the dreams of a simple writer/philosopher by the name of Henry David Thoreau. “Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity,” were his famous words. So blunt, so clear, yet the wretchedness continues through man’s ignorance. Thoreau tries to convey his dream through the few years of life we call Walden, but through it all, maybe the words of scientist Jim Horning sum it up best, “Nothing is as simple as we hope it will be.”