Explaining "Less is more"

What does it mean?

The phrase "Less is more" suggests that simplicity and minimalism often lead to better outcomes, as focusing on essential elements can have a more powerful effect.

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Origin

The phrase "Less is more" is often attributed to Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, a German-American architect known for his minimalist designs, although poet Robert Browning also used it in a poem published in 1855.