Adverb
In a simple manner or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; along; merely; solely; barely.
Plainly; without art or subtlety.
Weakly; foolishly.
Source: Webster's dictionaryWhy does man grow spiritually through pain and not through joys and rest? Simply because joy and comfort lead man to be satisfied with the present world. Grief and tribulations lead us to search for a deeper joy, beyond the limits of this life. Seraphim Rose
We must understand that the human person in reality does not die. Death is simply a transfer from one life to the other. Paisios of Mount Athos
To have faith in Christ means more than simply despising the delights of this life. It means we should bear all our daily trials that may bring us sorrow, distress, or unhappiness, and bear them patiently for as long as God wishes. Symeon the New Theologian
If you get lost in an icelandic forest, simply stand up and you will find your way. Icelandic Proverb
An ignorant person is simply an enemy to himself. Styrian Proverb
A man is not honest simply because he never had a chance to steal. Yiddish Proverb