My Favorite Decluttering Quotes

Ever since decluttering became a popular trend, it seems like nearly everyone has jumped on the bandwagon. As a result, there are a lot of great quotes and memes floating around the Internet relating to decluttering. Here are some of my favorites, and the last one is the best:

The more things you own, the more they own you. Anonymous

Clutter is the result of delayed decisions. Anonymous

Perfectionism is often an excuse for procrastination. Paul Graham

You can’t reach for anything new if your hands are still full of yesterday’s junk. Louise Smith

Life is a balance of holding on and letting go. Anonymous

The more you have, the more you dust! Robin Bastian

Storage experts are hoarders. Marie Kondo

If you don’t love it or use it, it’s clutter. Anonymous

Your home is living space, not storage space. Francine Jay

Happiness is a place between too little and too much. Finnish proverb

“Later” is the best friend of clutter. Peter Walsh

Collect moments, not things. Anonymous

Finally, my very favorite decluttering quote, words for a declutterer to live by, is:

Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful. William Morris