I wasn't always a minimalist. I used to buy a lot of things, believing that all those possessions would increase my self-worth… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
“The qualities I look for in the things I buy are (1) the item has a minimalist type of shape, and is… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
I think that 'minimalist' is a useful label for other people to identify me, but from my standpoint, I doesn't necessarily have… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
“We think we can't become a minimalist until our lives have settled down. But it's actually the other way around; we won't… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
We think we can't become a minimalist until our lives have settled down. But it's actually the other way around; we won't… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
“It’s tough to come up with an exact definition of a minimalist as there are bound to be elements that we’ll end… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
“When you become a minimalist, you free yourself from all the materialist messages that surround us.” — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
“There’s another benefit to a minimalist wardrobe. Because we choose items that are timeless, we don’t need to worry about being out… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
“Minimalism naturally narrows down your choices so you can arrive at quick decisions. Less” — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share
“It’s often said that cleaning your house is like polishing yourself. I think that this is a golden rule. It isn’t just dust and… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share
“We are more interested in making others believe we are happy than in trying to be happy ourselves. —FRANÇOIS DE LA ROCHEFOUCAULD” — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share
“Flow isn’t something that everyone can discover. But you’ll know with certainty when you find it because you’ll be able to immerse yourself into… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share
Minimalism had to be born, not out of a mere spur-of-the-moment idea or yearning for a new lifestyle, but from an earnest desire and… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share
“Why do we own so many things when we don’t need them? What is their purpose? I think the answer is quite clear: We’re… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share
Traditional paintings have few figures in them and value negative space. Japanese calligraphy and brush paintings are in black and white. Haiku is the… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share
I used to like taking pictures. I wanted to capture precious moments and make them mine. I wanted to hang on to everything that… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share
“Getting rich doesn't mean you will receive a special bonus and your days will become 25 hours long instead of 24.” — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share
“Happiness isn’t a state that we win by accomplishing certain criteria. Happiness is something that can only be felt in this moment. You” — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share
“I think that some of our unhappiness is simply due to the burden of all our things. The” — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share
“When you aren’t sure if you really want to part with something, try stowing it away for a while. A technique” — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share
“You won’t tire as quickly of objects that are easier on the eyes and less stimulating, and they can generally be used for longer… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share
