Taste has never been corrupted by simplicity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Simple taste is pure and never ruined by excess.
- In plain terms
- Simplicity makes taste better.
- What can you take from it?
- Keep things simple to preserve good taste.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is simple always better?
- How do you define good taste?
Another view
Sometimes complexity adds value to taste.
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