Occam's razor (a.k.a.: Ockham's razor

)

The simplest answer is usually the correct

answer

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication

Of two equivalent theories or explanations, all other things being equal, the

simpler one is to be preferred

We are to admit no more causes of natural things

than such as are both true and sufficient to explain

their appearances

The simplest explanation is usually the best

The simplest explanation that covers all the facts