Common Quote by Ann Beattie

Minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of anything that distracts us from it.

— Anonymous

I have my own definition of minimalism, which is that which is created with a minimum of means.

— La Monte Young

In general I don't like definitions, but 'Minimalist' is a term that means elegance and openness, so I would prefer to be called a…

— Ludovico Einaudi

“Even though everyone embraces minimalism differently, each path leads to the same place: a life with more time, more money, and more freedom to…

— Liesha Petrovich

If you ask me what minimalism is really about, I would say that it's the altering of values - enter the small doors of…

— Fumio Sasaki

“It’s tough to come up with an exact definition of a minimalist as there are bound to be elements that we’ll end up missing,…

— Fumio Sasaki

Minimalism is not defined by what is not there but by the rightness of what is and the richness with which this is experienced.

— John Pawson

Minimalism is the pursuit of the essence of things, not the appearance.

— Claudio Silvestrin

“Minimalism is a lifestyle that helps people question what things add value to their lives. By clearing the clutter from life’s path, we can…

— Liesha Petrovich

Minimalism is about creating complete harmony and not about making simple.

— Naoto Fukasawa

“My feeling is that minimalists are people who know what's truly necessary for them versus what they may want for the sake of appearance,…

— Fumio Sasaki

I am a minimalist. I like saying the most with the least.

— Bob Newhart