A Quote by Edward de Bono

Complexity creates confusion, simplicity focus.

Edward de Bono

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Complexity Confusion Creates Focus Simplicity

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Edward de Bono
English - Psychologist
Born: May 19, 1933

Growth creates complexity, which requires simplicity.

Mike Krzyzewski

The right amount of complexity is what creates the optimal simplicity

David Allen

Mastery comes via a monomaniacal focus on simplicity versus an addiction to complexity.

Robin Sharma

For the simplicity on this side of complexity, I wouldn't give you a fig. But for the simplicity on the other side of complexity, for that I would give you anything I have.

Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

...the only simplicity to be trusted is the simplicity to be found on the far side of complexity.

Alfred North Whitehead

Complexity and intelligence grow from simplicity, not from greater complexity.

Brian Eno

The general problem with ambitious systems is complexity. [...] it is important to emphasize the value of simplicity and elegance, for complexity has a way of compounding difficulties.

Fernando J. Corbato

We, as extremely complex creatures, desperately need to know this story of how the universe creates complexity and why complexity means vulnerability and fragility.

David Christian

I think there is a profound and enduring beauty in simplicity; in clarity, in efficiency. True simplicity is derived from so much more than just the absence of clutter and ornamentation. It's about bringing order to complexity.

Jonathan Ive

Simplicity is complexity resolved

Constantin Brancusi

Simplicity is never a matter of circumstances; simplicity is a matter of focus. So in the midst of educating and parenting our children, we can't necessarily go ahead and make everything fit into neat, controllable, simple schedules. But the point is, simplicity is: how do we keep our eyes fixed and focused on Christ, no matter where we are?