To be contemplative we must remove the clutter from our lives, surround ourselves with beauty, and consciously, relentlessly, persistently, give clutter away… — Joan D. Chittister Copy Share Image
There is a great need for the introduction of new values in our society, where bigger is not necessarily better, where slower… — Gaylord Nelson Copy Share Image
As my spiritual growth expanded and developed, voluntary simplicity was a natural outgrowth. I came to realize the cost of material accumulation… — Duane Elgin Copy Share Image
The real cultural war is between the culture of narcissism and what might be called the culture of renewal. — Richard Louv Copy Share Image
There is no way to re-enchant our lives in a disenchanted culture except by becoming renegades from that culture and planting the… — Thomas Moore Copy Share Image
There are two ways to be rich: 1. Acquire great wealth 2. Acquire few needs. — Doris Janzen Longacre Copy Share Image
As a myth of national purpose and as a program for individual conduct, the simple life has, in a sense, served as… — David Shi Copy Share Image
The consumption society has made us feel that happiness lies in having things, and has failed to teach us the happiness of… — Elise M. Boulding Copy Share Image
If one's life is simple, contentment has to come. Simplicity is extremely important for happiness. Having few desires, feeling satisfied with what… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
“The greatest challenge in life is to be our own person and accept that being different is a blessing and not a… — Kilroy J. Oldster Copy Share Image
Every aspect of our lives is, in a sense, a vote for the kind of world we want to live in. — Frances Moore Lappé Copy Share Image
Life is simple. Living is hard. Feelings are complicated. Decisions aren't easy. — Nishan Panwar Copy Share Image
There is no formula. We all must become spirited inventors. There's no single answer - not even a single starting point. Even… — Frances Moore Lappé Copy Share Image
Whatever a man seeks, honors, or exalts more than God, this is the god of idolatry. — William Bernard Ullathorne Copy Share Image
“I could smell an arrogance, it was my cheap fragrance.” — Toba Beta [Betelgeuse Incident Copy Share Image
“I do not particularly like the word 'work.' Human beings are the only animals who have to work, and I think that… — Masanobu Fukuoka Copy Share Image
“Let me wake up next to you, have coffee in the morning and wander through the city with your hand in mine,… — Charlotte Eriksson Copy Share Image
Respectability and security are subtle traps on life's journey. Those who are drawn to extremes are often nearer to renewal and self-discovery.… — John O'Donohue Copy Share Image
“...there are often many things we feel we should do that, in fact, we don't really have to do. Getting to the… — Elaine St. James Copy Share Image
To me, voluntary simplicity means integration and awareness in my life. — Duane Elgin Copy Share Image
