“Minimalism naturally narrows down your choices so you can arrive at quick decisions. Less” — Fumio Sasaki Choice Copy Share Image
“It’s often said that cleaning your house is like polishing yourself. I think that this is a golden rule. It isn’t just… — Fumio Sasaki Golden rule Copy Share Image
“We are more interested in making others believe we are happy than in trying to be happy ourselves. —FRANÇOIS DE LA ROCHEFOUCAULD” — Fumio Sasaki Trying to be happy Copy Share Image
To me, DIY means minimizing dependency on what others make for me. — Fumio Sasaki Dependency Copy Share Image
“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… — Fumio Sasaki Unnecessary things Copy Share Image
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… — Fumio Sasaki Born Copy Share Image
“Why do we own so many things when we don’t need them? What is their purpose? I think the answer is quite… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
Traditional paintings have few figures in them and value negative space. Japanese calligraphy and brush paintings are in black and white. Haiku… — Fumio Sasaki Art Copy Share Image
I used to like taking pictures. I wanted to capture precious moments and make them mine. I wanted to hang on to… — Fumio Sasaki Everything Copy Share Image
“Getting rich doesn't mean you will receive a special bonus and your days will become 25 hours long instead of 24.” — Fumio Sasaki Minimalism Copy Share Image
“Happiness isn’t a state that we win by accomplishing certain criteria. Happiness is something that can only be felt in this moment.… — Fumio Sasaki Happiness Copy Share Image
“I think that some of our unhappiness is simply due to the burden of all our things. The” — Fumio Sasaki Sadness Copy Share Image
“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 Image
“You won’t tire as quickly of objects that are easier on the eyes and less stimulating, and they can generally be used… — Fumio Sasaki Time Copy Share Image
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 Always Copy Share Image
The important thing is not the measurement of how many or few things you have, but your own state of mind and… — Fumio Sasaki Important Copy Share Image
Spending less time on cleaning or shopping means I have more time to spend with friends, go out, or travel on my… — Fumio Sasaki Cleaning 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 Long time Copy Share Image
“When you’re aware of all the things that you own, you’re not only certain of where they are, you’re also sure about… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
“My feeling is that minimalists are people who know what's truly necessary for them versus what they may want for the sake… — Fumio Sasaki Simplicity Copy Share Image
“Danshari, the art of de-cluttering, discarding, and parting with your possessions 2.” — Fumio Sasaki Art Copy Share Image
“You’re the only one who’s worried about your face. —ICHIRO KISHIMI AND FUMITAKE KOGA, KIRAWARERU YUKI (COURAGE TO BE DISLIKED)” — Fumio Sasaki Courage To Be Disliked Copy Share Image
“Things don’t just sit there. They send us silent messages. And the more the item has been neglected, the stronger its message… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
