China Mieville

Well I don't feel sectarian against sparseness, although I sometimes get a little chippy about this. I resent the way that a certain notion of parsimony has become the norm for skilful literary writing.

English Writer

Theodor W. Adorno

If time is money, it seems moral to save time, above all one's own, and such parsimony is excused by consideration for others. One is straight-forward.

German Philosopher

Edmund Burke

Mere parsimony is not economy. Expense, and great expense, may be an essential part in true economy.

Irish Statesman

Livy

There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.

Roman Historian

Parsimony can suggest wise money management rather than extreme stinginess or greed.

Positive Connotation

Being parsimonious isn't always seen as negative; it can be viewed as being prudent.

Not Always Negative

Often used to describe an individual's long-term approach to finances or resources.

Personal Narrative

Parsimony here implies a possibly excessive or unreasonable limitation on spending.

Negative Implication

Commonly used in business and economic contexts to criticize cost-cutting measures.

Economic Context

May imply resources are scarce, even when they're not, leading to excessive saving.

Perceived Scarcity

In science, parsimony is a guiding principle, not a behavior.

Scientific Principle

Parsimony in biology suggests simplest solutions, avoiding overcomplicated theories.

Avoids Complexity

Parsimony helps in creating clear, concise explanations without unnecessary details.