112 Quotes About Clutter

A simple life is not seeing how little we can get by with—that’s poverty—but how efficiently we can put first things first. . . . When you’re clear about your purpose and your priorities, you can painlessly discard whatever does not support these, whether it’s clutter in your cabinets or commitments on your calendar. (148)

My choice of a lighter lifestyle has brought me a greater sense of well-being. In a world that often seems stressful and chaotic, that’s a feeling I cherish.

When I eventually moved to a smaller home, it felt cozy, like having a pair of jeans that fit me just right—no wasted living space and no baggy fabric.

If you have clutter in your real life, your tangible life, then it really adds to the emotional clutter in your mind.

For me, decluttering and downsizing has caused shifts in my thinking and my habits. I don’t have to declutter; I choose to declutter.

The best way to find out what we really need is to get rid of what we don't.

As I am both lazy and forgetful, I can't take proper care of too many things. That's why I want to cherish properly the things I love.

The simple rhythms of nature are calling you. Let them wash away the clutter and distractions from your false life.

Clutter is my natural habitat.