[expatpat]

People of limited intellect have to make simple issues appear complex in order to feel smart. People of true intellect can pull simple truth out of complex situations.

You are exactly right. As a research scientist, I saw that many times in my career. Richard Feynman (of Challenger Inquiry fame) was a great example.

It also reminds me of a letter Ben Franklin is supposed to have sent to a friend, in which he apologized for its excessive length saying "I just didn't have enough time to think out a short letter".

[Ramius]

hehehe... that's a great quote. It's so true.