Philosophy is like trying to open a safe with a combination lock: each little adjustment of the dials seems to achieve nothing, only when everything is in place does the door open.

Quote by Ludwig Wittgenstein

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For an answer which cannot be expressed the question too cannot be expressed. The riddle...

For an answer which cannot be expressed the question too cannot be expressed. The riddle...

Philosophy is not a theory but an activity

Philosophy is not a theory but an activity

A philosopher who is not taking part in discussions is like a boxer who never...

A philosopher who is not taking part in discussions is like a boxer who never...

The limits of my language mean the limits of my world

The limits of my language mean the limits of my world

Logic takes care of itself; all we have to do is to look and see...

Logic takes care of itself; all we have to do is to look and see...

Philosophy is a battle against the bewitchment of our intelligence by means of language.

Philosophy is a battle against the bewitchment of our intelligence by means of language.

The aspects of things that are most important for us are hidden because of their...

The aspects of things that are most important for us are hidden because of their...

Three Rules of Work: Out of clutter find simplicity; From discord find harmony; In the...

Three Rules of Work: Out of clutter find simplicity; From discord find harmony; In the...

Simplicity is the glory of expression

Simplicity is the glory of expression

Simplicity is making the journey of this life with just baggage enough.

Simplicity is making the journey of this life with just baggage enough.

The guiding motto in the life of every natural philosopher should be, Seek simplicity and...

The guiding motto in the life of every natural philosopher should be, Seek simplicity and...

Of manners gentle, of affections mild; In wit a man, simplicity a child

Of manners gentle, of affections mild; In wit a man, simplicity a child

Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.

Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

With a few flowers in my garden, half a dozen pictures and some books, I...

With a few flowers in my garden, half a dozen pictures and some books, I...

I would not give a fig for the simplicity this side of complexity, but I...

I would not give a fig for the simplicity this side of complexity, but I...

There is a simplicity that exists on the far side of complexity, and there is...

There is a simplicity that exists on the far side of complexity, and there is...

What's really important is to simplify. The work of most photographers would be improved immensely...

What's really important is to simplify. The work of most photographers would be improved immensely...

The simplest things are often the truest.

The simplest things are often the truest.

Beauty of style and harmony and grace and good rhythm depend on simplicity.

Beauty of style and harmony and grace and good rhythm depend on simplicity.