These simple quotes and sayings will inspire you to live life a little simpler and to find what makes you happy and fulfilled.
How simple can life be? Is it naive to think that we can exist with minimal “stuff” in today’s materialistic world? I joke all the time about how I want to just live in a hut on the ocean, and that all I need is a place nearby with access to Wi-Fi so I can work. My husband is quick with his retorts, such as, “What about your memory foam bed?” or “You will miss your TV and running water.”
I think that he is right and I would miss some of life’s comforts, but yet I feel so inspired when I read these simple quotes. There must be a better way or happy medium in between my hut and this life we live.
Nature reminds us of the simplicity of life. There are also many benefits to living a simple existence. How do you do it? Keep reading these simple quotes and sayings to find out!
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Simple quotes about nature and living simply
1. “To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter… to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird’s nest or a wildflower in spring — these are some of the rewards of the simple life.” ― John Burroughs
2. “Well, all I need is the air I breathe and a place to rest my head.” ― OneRepublic
3. “Nature is pleased with simplicity. And nature is no dummy.” ― Isaac Newton
4. “Looking out at the lake, drinking good tea. That’s his only luxury. And what an enormous luxury that was.” ― Banana Yoshimoto
5. “What a life would be if I could live in the mountains covered with dense greenery, sit by the window and read my favorite book” ― Arushi Singh
6. “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” ― Lao Tzu
7. “As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler; solitude will not be solitude, poverty will not be poverty, nor weakness weakness.” ― Henry David Thoreau
Simple quotes on the benefits of simplicity in life
8. “It is desirable that a man live in all respects so simply and preparedly that if an enemy take the town… he can walk out the gate empty-handed and without anxiety.” ― Henry David Thoreau
9. “Escape from complicated life! Take refuge in simple life! You will find three treasures there: Healthy body, a peaceful mind and a life away from ambitious fools!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan
10. “The simple pleasures of life give us lasting satisfaction.” ― Avijeet Das
11. “My choice of a lighter lifestyle has brought me a greater sense of well-being. In a world that often seems stressful and chaotic, that’s a feeling I cherish.” ― Lisa J. Shultz
12. “When simple is more than enough, you will feel happy more than enough!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan
13. “Living life with contentment is the greatest well-being.” ― Lailah Gifty Akita
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Simple quotes on how to live simply
14. “Stay low, stay quiet, keep it simple, don’t expect too much, enjoy what you have.” ― Dean Koontz
15. “Life is as simple as these three questions: What do I want? Why do I want it? And, how will I achieve it?” ― Shannon L. Alder
16. “No one else knows exactly what the future holds for you, no one else knows what obstacles you’ve overcome to be where you are, so don’t expect others to feel as passionate about your dreams as you do.” ― Germany Kent
17. “A minimalist by intent, I live a beautiful life with fewer things—simple, yet full.” ― Laurie Buchanan, PhD
18. “Your life will be simplified when you choose inaction when no action is required and choose action when action is required!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan
19. “Simplicity is complex. It’s never simple to keep things simple. Simple solutions require the most advanced thinking.” ― Richie Norton
20. “Don’t make your life complicated, live simply.” ― MJ Jabican
21. “If we could eliminate the concept of town and return to live in small villages, all world problems were solved.” ― Rossana Condoleo
22. “The simplest things are overlooked. And yet, it is the simplest things that are the most essential.” ― Thomas Lloyd Qualls
23. “She was wild and free with a dab of logic in between, chasing her dreams and following her heartbeat.” ― Nikki Rowe
24. “If you have a complex life, make it simple; if you have a simple life, continue it that way!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan
25. “Manifest plainness, embrace simplicity, reduce selfishness, have few desires.” ―Lao Tzu
Funny simple quotes about life
26. “I’m a simple man without a lot of complicated twists and turns. Look down my throat and you can see out my ass.” ― Liu Cixin
27. “Life’s so much simpler when you’re dead!” ― Stewart Stafford
28. “I just want to live simply and pay attention to what’s happening each day.” ― Kent Haruf
29. “Most people would rather be certain they’re miserable than risk being happy.” — Dr. Robert Anthony
30. “Nobody can be uncheered with a balloon.” — Winnie the Pooh
31. “Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.” — Albert Schweitzer
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Wise, one-line simple quotes
32. “A simple life gives birth to more clarity, inner peace, and meaningful relationships.” ― Margo Vader
33. “The simple life is an authentic life.” ― Kilroy J. Oldster
34. “An authentic life facing reality without mental equivocation is the simplest type of life.” ― Kilroy J. Oldster
35. “To realize the soothing power of simple life is to find the secret of happiness!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan
36. “Life is lived in the moments of simplicity!” ― Avijeet Das
37. “I just want to live simply and pay attention to what’s happening each day.” ― Kent Haruf
38. “Live a simple life; you will own the most beautiful treasures of the world!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan
39. “In an age of complexity, it is not easy to live a simple life or to practice simplicity.” ― Debasish Mridha
40. “I may not have riches but I have a great life.” ― Lailah Gifty Akita
41. “The less I needed, the better I felt.” ―Charles Bukowski
More simple quotes to inspire you
42. “Less stuff equals more freedom.” ―Maxime Lagacé
43. “The greatest wealth is a poverty of desires.” ―Seneca
44. “A man is rich in proportion to the number of things he can afford to let alone.” ―Henry David Thoreau
45. “My greatest skill has been to want little.” ―Henry David Thoreau
46. “A table, a chair, a bowl of fruit and a violin; what else does a man need to be happy?” ―Albert Einstein
47. “The more simple we are, the more complete we become.” ― August Rodin
48. “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” ―Confucius
49. “The words of truth are simple.” ―Aeschylus
50. “The trouble with simple living is that, though it can be joyful, rich, and creative, it isn’t simple.” ― Doris Janzen Longacre
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What did you learn from these simple quotes?
At the end of the day, whether you choose to live life a little simpler, or enjoy all the frills the world offers, the choice is yours. We all only have this life to live, and the key is to find what makes you happy and fulfilled. When you find it, cherish it and don’t complicate your life unnecessarily! Don’t let others complicate it for you either.
Be kind, appreciate the things we have, follow nature’s lead and don’t sweat the small stuff. As Elizabeth Ann Seton said, “Live simply that others might simply live.”
What’s your biggest takeaway from these simple quotes and sayings? If you have any quotes you would like to add, please leave them in the comment section below!
