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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing QUOTES

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing QUOTES

1 " People who lack confidence in their judgement lack confidence in themselves "

― Marie Kondō , The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

2 " People with large book collections are almost always diligent learners. "

― Marie Kondō , The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

3 " When we take our clothes in our hands and fold them neatly, we are, I believe, transmitting energy, which has a positive effect on our clothes. Folding properly pulls the cloth taut and erases wrinkles, and makes the material stronger and more vibrant. Clothes that have been neatly folded have a resilience and sheen that can be discerned immediately, clearly distinguishing them from those that have been haphazardly stuffed in a drawer. The act of folding is far more than making clothes compact for storage. It is an act of caring, an expression of love and appreciation for the way these clothes support your lifestyle. Therefore, when we fold, we should put our heart into it, thanking our clothes for protecting our bodies. "

― Marie Kondō , The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

4 " It is not memories but the person we have become because of those past experiences that we should treasure. This is the lesson these keepsakes teach us when we sort them. The space in which we live should be for the person we are becoming now, not the person we were in the past. P.118 "

― Marie Kondō , The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

5 " not having a space you can call your own is dangerous. Everyone needs a sanctuary. "

― Marie Kondō , The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

6 " It's not our memories but the person we have become because of those past experiences that we should treasure. "

― Marie Kondō , The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

7 " The space in which we live should be for the person we are becoming now. Not for the person we were in the past. "

― Marie Kondō , The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

8 " We amass material things for the same reason that we eat - to satisfy a craving. Buying on impulse and eating and drinking to excess are attempts to alleviate stress. From observing my clients, I have noticed that when they discard excess clothing, their tummies tend to slim down, when they discard books and documents, their minds become clearer, when they reduce the number of cosmetics and tidy up the area around the sink and bath, their complexion tends to become clear and their skin smooth. -p226 "

― Marie Kondō , The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

9 " The process of facing and selecting our possessions can be quite painful. It forces us to confront our imperfections and inadequacies and the foolish choices we made in the past. "

― Marie Kondō , The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

10 " A short time after tidying, their space is a disorganized mess. The cause is not lack of skills but rather lack of awareness and the inability to make tidying a regular habit. "

― Marie Kondō , The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

11 " The ultimate secret of success is this: If you tidy up in one shot, rather than little by little, you can dramatically change your mind-set. "

― Marie Kondō , The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

12 " My basic principle for sorting papers is to throw them all away. My clients are stunned when I say this, bu there is nothing more annoying than papers. After all, they will never inspire joy, no matter how carefully you keep them. "

― Marie Kondō , The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

13 " Just as you would greet for family or your pet, say, 'Hello! I'm home,' to your house when you return. If you forget when you walk in the door, then later, when you remember, say, 'Thank you for giving me shelter. "

― Marie Kondō , The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

14 " Just as you would greet your family or your pet, say, 'Hello! I'm home,' to your house when you return. If you forget when you walk in the door, then later, when you remember, say, 'Thank you for giving me shelter. "

― Marie Kondō , The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

15 " Some people save appliance boxes because they think they will get more money for the items if they ever sell them. But if you consider the rent you pay, turning your space into a storage shed for empty boxes, that probably costs you more than you would earn selling an appliance in a box. "

― Marie Kondō , The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

16 " But when we really delve into the reasons for why we can’t let something go, there are only two: an attachment to the past or a fear for the future. "

― Marie Kondō , The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

17 " The question of what you want to own is actually the question of how you want to live your life. "

― Marie Kondō , The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

18 " The space in which we live should be for the person we are becoming now, not for the person we were in the past. "

― Marie Kondō , The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

19 " Keep only those things that speak to your heart. Then take the plunge and discard all the rest. By doing this, you can reset your life and embark on a new lifestyle. "

― Marie Kondō , The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

20 " The best way to choose what to keep and what to throw away is to take each item in one’s hand and ask: “Does this spark joy?” If it does, keep it. If not, dispose of it. This is not only the simplest but also the most accurate yardstick by which to judge. "

― Marie Kondō , The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing