It is vain to do with more what can be done with less.
-- William of Occam
-- William of Occam
Related:
- Now a' is done that men can do,
And a' is done in vain.
Robert Burns (1759-1796) -- A' for our Rightfu'... - The more we do, the more we can do.
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William... - So cheat your landlord if you can and must, but do not try to
shortchange the Muse.
It cannot be done. You can't fake quality any more... - The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are the more
leisure we have.
William... - To know what has to be done, then do it, comprises the whole philosophy of
practical life.
Sir William... - Entia non sunt multiplicanda praeter necessitatem.
(Entities must not be multiplied beyond necessity.)
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William of Occam, Occam's... - Pluralitas non ponenda est sine necessitate.
(Multiplicity is not to be asserted when it is unnecessary.)
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William of Occam [Occam's... - Most of us can do more than we think we can,
but usually do less than we think we have... - 1. Work Hard: hard work is the best investment a man can make.
2. Study Hard: Knowledge enables a man to work more...
