With all things being equal, the simplest explanation tends to be the right one. Auteur: William of Ockham Copy Quote More from William of Ockham “All things being equal, the simplest solution tends to be the best one.” “The explanation requiring the fewest assumptions is most likely to be correct.” “The simplest explanation is usually the right one” “Pluralitas non est ponenda sine neccesitate. (Entities should not be multiplied…”