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I always remember something that people say is a cliché. “Less is more.” I do it all the time.
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The speaker embraces the familiar idea that simplicity can be more effective than excess. “Less is more” is not just a phrase they repeat; they say they apply it regularly. The quote presents restraint as a practical choice: leaving things out can make what remains clearer or stronger.
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