Sunday, March 12, 2006
Elegance and Simplicity
Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away. (Antoine de Saint-Exupery) more...
And even the statement is an example of the premise.
Too many times I want to keep adding more and more to a project when less is what is called for. A classic example is when I try to host a dinner party for friends. I mean - Hey! - Their my friends - there is no particular need to impress. What could be as simple as a big pot of chili gets turned into a 5 course meal that takes hours to prepare and costs a small fortune!
I need to remember this one myself - but then again - this is one of the reasons I started writing this little blog - so I could remember these things myself.
Sorry it's been so long since I wrote last - I'll try to start doing at least one a week!
And even the statement is an example of the premise.
Too many times I want to keep adding more and more to a project when less is what is called for. A classic example is when I try to host a dinner party for friends. I mean - Hey! - Their my friends - there is no particular need to impress. What could be as simple as a big pot of chili gets turned into a 5 course meal that takes hours to prepare and costs a small fortune!
I need to remember this one myself - but then again - this is one of the reasons I started writing this little blog - so I could remember these things myself.
Sorry it's been so long since I wrote last - I'll try to start doing at least one a week!
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