Quotes on simplicity

[Lmoot]

I'm one of those woowoos who gets motivated by affirmations and quotes. They calm me, they motivate me, they inspire me. What are some of your favorite quotes (original or borrowed), about the simple life.

Thoreau's version of the "FU" ethos.

“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, Walden

[radram]

He who dies with the most toys.....dies.

[thx712517]

Simplicity, patience, compassion: these are your greatest treasures.

Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”

"What have I to do with worldly things? My connection with the world is like that of a traveler resting for a while underneath the shade of a tree and then moving on."

[Dicey]

...life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”

Is this a typo or an autocorrect gremlin??

[Bracken_Joy]

“We must give up many things to which we are addicted, considering them to be good. Otherwise, courage will vanish, which should continually test itself. Greatness of soul will be lost, which can’t stand out unless it disdains as petty what the mob regards as most desirable.” -Seneca (one of the original practitioners of Badassity)

[swinginbeef]

"A calm and modest life brings more happiness than the pursuit of success combined with constant restlessness." - Albert Einstein

[h82goslw]

One of my favorites:
"Comparison is the thief of joy"

My good friend has this in their mud room as you're walking out the door:
"Be the reason someone smiles today"

Last but not least:
""THERE" is no better than "HERE."  When "THERE" becomes "HERE" you'll find another "THERE" that again looks better than "HERE."

[solon]

...life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”

Is this a typo or an autocorrect gremlin??

Where is the typo in this? I've been staring at it for half an hour, but can't find it!