It's all very simple, or else it's all very complex, or perhaps it's neither, or both.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Complexity and simplicity coexist in ambiguous ways.
- In plain terms
- Everything is either simple, complex, both, or neither.
- What can you take from it?
- Reality defies simple categorization.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is everything complex or simple?
- How do you simplify?
Another view
Sometimes clear answers are necessary for action.
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