We are living in a consumerist world and we are full of unnecessary things. A famoust architect one time say that "Less is more". What's your opinion?
2007-02-17 06:14:54 · 9 answers · asked by Lost. at. Sea. 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
That would fit an architects logic to have less walls to open more space. I believe that also applies to our approach in accumulating material things, including numerous areas of our lives. Less is more. The term more is unending and less than more continues with that unending increase... so less becomes more.
2007-02-17 06:29:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why not ask our vice president and his mechanical heart? He is an object lesson regarding having no consciousness whatever, and nevertheless being in a high position of "power", and having stolen billions in offshore accounts. Just what kind of culture would permit this? Based on my experience, and that of many others with at least "a faint clue", the most important things in life are not only free, but invisible as well. Try meditation, jigong, yoga, etc.--you'll find through them what you may not yet consciously realize you're actually after ;-))
2007-02-17 06:22:20 · answer #2 · answered by drakke1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is certainly true that possessing less of a desired item makes it seem more valuable.
Also, if the senses are overwhelmed with something, no matter how desirable that thing is, the value of it declines out of sheer preservation.
To keep drinking water even though one is dieing of thirst, even after the thirst is quenched, will eventually kill you. So you either die of thirst or drown in your own gluttony.
Someone also once said....."in all things moderation". Yes, less is often more.
2007-02-17 06:27:08 · answer #3 · answered by Puzzler 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
True in a lot of cases. A beautiful woman can have a lot of make-up caked on her face; where much less of it will make her look more beautiful.
An outfit of clothes can have a lot of added things to embellish it; like jewelery, scarfs, etc. But, the outfit could look more elegant without all the extras.
2007-02-17 06:26:55 · answer #4 · answered by Barbra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. It's interesting...my first instinct was, yes, that's true. But then, when I went to type it in, I thought, wait, is it really?
In a manner of speaking, I guess it really is true. When you have one car, one bike, one whatever, you are generally using your resources for other things, and are pretty pleased that you have what you need without excess. But, then, something drives us to get more...another car (to make it easier) another Bike, another whatever...and then you get caught in the "more, more, more" cycle.
So, yes, less is more.....wow, what a grand circle that made, eh? LOL
2007-02-17 06:21:28 · answer #5 · answered by aidan402 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Less stuff=more time for more important pursuits than stuff. Just ask yourself, can I live without it. It is easy. Be true to yourself, not what others are buying
2007-02-17 06:47:39 · answer #6 · answered by The Rabbi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand it, I just wish I was smart enough to put in into practice.
Love and blessings Don
2007-02-17 06:50:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
costliest is the cheapest
2007-02-17 23:45:10 · answer #8 · answered by hari prasad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More or less.
2007-02-17 06:41:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋