# The Best for the Most for the Least by Charles and Ray Eames > “We want to make the best for the most for the least.” > **— Charles and Ray Eames**, *Simple Reminders on Real American Pride* ## Sources and Context - **Direct or authoritative text:** [Modular House — Eames Office](https://www.eamesoffice.com/modular-house/) - **Series source and editorial context:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders on Real American Pride|Simple Reminders on Real American Pride]] — entry 076, “The Best for the Most for the Least.” - **Why it belongs:** Excellence becomes democratic when design extends quality without scarcity theater. ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Collection:** [[collections/American|American Collection]] - **Series source:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders on Real American Pride|Simple Reminders on Real American Pride]] - **American route:** [[american/American Ethos - Cultural Thesis 06 - The Common Standard|The Common Standard]] - **American route:** [[american/American Aesthetic - Design and Material Culture|Design and Material Culture]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/American Design|American Design]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “We want to make the best for the most for the least.” — Charles and Ray Eames, Simple Reminders on Real American Pride https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-real-american-pride-076-the-best-for-the-most-for-the-least ```