Quotes about Minimalism

When things aren't working, the natural inclination is to throw more at the problem. More people, time, and money. All that ends up doing is making the problem bigger. The right way to go is the opposite direction: Cut back.

It's the stuff you leave out that matters. So constantly look for things to remove, simplify, and streamline. Be a curator. Stick to what's truly essential.

Some people have a hard time getting rid of stuff. If that's you, pray for God to give you the courage to get rid of things you don't really need or things He wants you to give away. This will help keep your surroundings organized and clutter-free.

The Tao teaches us to let go of things. Use the 80/20 rule. If you take all your clothes, you'll find out that you only wear 20 percent of them. Take what you have and don't use and circulate it. Give stuff to people who truly need it. After all, we come into this world with nothing; we leave this world with nothing.

To know what to leave out and what to put in; just where and just how, ah, that is to have been educated in knowledge of simplicity.

Simplicity The primary issue here is to remove distractions and remain free from attachments.

Actually 'Soon' has more than the Left Behind series, but I really believe less is more.

I prefer the simple things and I love walking in the countryside, or going camping... but simplicity is hard. It's easier to over-complicate things.

Can anything be so elegant as to have few wants, and to serve them one's self?

Every item I add to my possessions is one more thing to think about, talk about, clean, repair, display, rearrange, and replace when it goes bad.

Can anything be so elegant as to have few wants, and to serve them one's self?

That man is richest who's pleasure are cheapest.