Simple Living Quotes

"I have friends in overalls whose friendship I would not swap for the favor of the kings of the world." "You can't get spoiled if you do your own ironing" "The simple things are really what life's about" "People who live far below their means enjoy a freedom that people busy upgrading their lifestyles can’t fathom" "If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world" "If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough" "Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear" "If you have a garden and a library you have everything you need" "Live your life, do your work, then take your hat" "It is preoccupation with possessions, more than anything else, that prevents us from living freely and nobly" "The life of inner peace being harmonious and without stress is the easiest type of existence" "In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present." "Owning less is better than organizing more " "The interesting lives are not always the ones with the most adventures."