Less is only more where more is no good.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He qualifies the idea that less is more, stating it only applies when more is useless.
- In plain terms
- Less is only better if more is bad.
- What can you take from it?
- Simplicity is valuable only when excess adds no value.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is more actually better?
- How do we judge value?
Another view
It offers a vague condition that requires judgment to apply.
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