Books Quote by Marie Kondō

I had been so focused on what to discard, on attacking the unwanted obstacles around me, that I had forgotten to cherish the things…

— Marie Kondo

“If you tidy your house all at once, you’ll rebound. It’s better to make it a habit to do a little at a time.”

— Marie Kondō

Being packed all the time, even when not in use, must feel something like going to bed on an empty stomach.

— Marie Kondo

I'd like to tidy up the entire planet. I would go anywhere if there were something that needs tidying.

— Marie Kondo

“By handling each sentimental item and deciding what to discard, you process your past. If you just stow these things away in a drawer…

— Marie Kondō

“The space in which we live should be for the person we are becoming now. Not for the person we were in the past.”

— Marie Kondō

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…

— Marie Kondo

“By acknowledging their contribution and letting them go with gratitude, you will be able to truly put the things you own, and your life,…

— Marie Kondō

Keep only those things that speak to your heart. Then take the plunge and discard all the rest. By doing this, you can reset…

— Marie Kondo

“people who use the KonMari Method never revert to clutter again.”

— Marie Kondō

“Treat your socks and stockings with respect”

— Marie Kondō

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

— Marie Kondo