Illustration: Simplicity

Albert Einstein had a mind that could fathom the most complex ideas, but he was a fan of simplicity. He said, "Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex and more violent. It takes a touch of genius—and a lot of courage—to move in the opposite direction." He later added, "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." (Today in the Word, May 2007)