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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.

From Marie Kondo

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

From Marie Kondo

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.'

From Marie Kondo

Attachment to the past and fears concerning the future not only govern the way you select the things you own but also represent the criteria by which you make choices in every aspect of your life, including your relationships with people and your job.

From Marie Kondo

It's human nature to take the easy route and leap at storage methods that promise quick and convenient ways to remove visible clutter. Putting things away creates the illusion that the clutter problem has been solved. But sooner or later, all the storage units are full, and the room once again overflows with things.

From Marie Kondo

Quite a few books about decluttering are published in a year.

From Marie Kondo

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.

From Marie Kondo