What About Less is More? Are You Interested in Simplifying Your Life? The Art of Simplifying Your Life – Why Less Is More

The proverb first appears in Shakespeare’s play ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ (1600).’Falstaff: I will not lend thee a penny. Pistol: Why, then, the world’s mine oyster, Which I with sword will open.’ Act II, Scene II. Read about the proverb and oysters here . Today when we use the phrase we are encouraging someone that the options are limitless for them.

The phrase first appeared in Voltaire's novella Candide published in 1759. Read about the novella and how the phrase appears in it here . It's used now to explain a situation wherein one can enjoy two different opportunities. And my most favorite use of the phrase - and no I'm not joking and I'm not ashamed...