Simplicity as a family value
Simplicity is choosing time together over more stuff. Families who pick it often want a calmer calendar, fewer things and more attention for what matters. It is a value that fits on a fridge magnet and still takes a lifetime to practice.
Family mottos about simplicity
- Keep it simple
- Simple and good
- Enough is plenty
- Small things matter
- Keep it simple. Choose joy.
- Keep it simple. Explore more. Laugh often.
- Simplicity and health
Latin mottos with simplicity
In Latin, simplicity is Simplicitas; “by” or “with simplicity” is Simplicitate. Paired with another value it makes a classic two-word motto.
- Simplex Munditiis
- Simple and elegant
- Simplicitate et Gaudio
- By simplicity and joy
- Simplicitate et Audacia
- By simplicity and daring
- Simplicitate et Risu
- By simplicity and laughter
- Simplicitate et Salute
- By simplicity and health
- Simplicitate et Amore
- By simplicity and love
- Simplicitate et Benignitate
- By simplicity and kindness
- Simplicitate et Fidelitate
- By simplicity and faithfulness
Creed lines about simplicity
Classic (timeless and formal)
We live simply and treasure what matters.
We find enough in what we have.
We choose time together over things.
Warm (heartfelt and plain-spoken)
We keep life simple and enjoy the small things.
We'd rather have time together than more stuff.
We slow down and notice what we have.
Playful (funny, but still true)
We own one good pan and use it for everything.
We think a picnic is a five-star restaurant.
We keep it simple. Except on birthdays.
A sample creed built around simplicity
This is what the generator writes for a family whose answers put simplicity first, in the classic tone. Your family's own answers will change the lines, and you can edit every one.
This is our family creed:
We live simply and treasure what matters.
We keep joy alive in our hearts and in our home.
We meet the unknown with open eyes.
Bound by love, we go forward together.
Simplicity in heraldry
Argent (silver) is the color most often tied to simplicity: traditionally peace and sincerity. Symbols that suit it:
Talk about it at the table
- What could our family do with less of?
- What simple thing makes you happiest?
- What would we do with one free evening a week?