Marie Kondo

“To truly cherish the things that are important to you, you must first discard those that have outlived their purpose. And if you no longer need them, then that is neither wasteful nor shameful. Can you truthfully say that you treasure something buried so deeply in a cupboard or drawer that you have forgotten its existence?”

“If you fold your clothes in the formal spark of joy, you can actually make the joy last longer.”

“I'd like to tidy up the entire planet. I would go anywhere if there were something that needs tidying.”

“It's easy to get rid of things when there is an obvious reason for doing so. It's much more difficult when there is no compelling reason.”

“It is very natural for me to say thank you to the goods that support us.”

“Have gratitude for the things you're discarding. By giving gratitude, you're giving closure to the relationship with that object, and by doing so, it becomes a lot easier to let go.”

“I recommend tidying by category, not by place. For example, instead of deciding that today you'll tidy a particular room, set goals such as 'clothes today, books tomorrow.'”

“The best way to find out what we really need is to get rid of what we don't. Quests to faraway places or shopping sprees are no longer necessary. All you have to do is eliminate what you don't need by confronting each of your possessions properly.”

“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.”

“Being packed all the time, even when not in use, must feel something like going to bed on an empty stomach.”

“Effective tidying involves only three essential actions. All you need to do is take the time to examine every item you own, decide whether or not you want to keep it, then choose where to put what you keep. Designate a place for each thing.”

“I will only purchase what fits me. If I want to lose weight, I do that first and then go shopping.”

“Once you learn to choose your belongings properly, you will be left with only the amount that fits perfectly in the space you own.”

“There's no need to let your family know the details of what you throw out or donate. You can leave communal spaces to the end. The first step is to confront your own stuff.”

“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.”

“I had been so focused on what to discard, on attacking the unwanted obstacles around me, that I had forgotten to cherish the things that I loved, the things I wanted to keep.”

“About tidying up a toy box, you should let your kids experience the selection process by touching all of their toys. It's also important how they throw away their toys. They can earn a stronger sense of valuing things when they throw things away with respect and appreciation.”

“The objective of cleaning is not just to clean, but to feel happiness living within that environment.”

“It's going to be labor-intensive and time-consuming, but you need to take all the books down and put them on the floor. Take them down and spread them in one area. Physically pick each book up, one by one. If the book inspires you, keep it. If not, it goes out. That's the standard by which you decide.”

“In my case, my size is so small that if I want it but don't buy it, I might miss the opportunity.”