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The lives of those who tidy thoroughly and completely, in a single shot, are without exception dramatically altered.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Everyone needs a sanctuary.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Clutter has only two possible causes: too much effort is required to put things away or it is unclear where things belong.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo I believe that tidying is a celebration, a special send-off for those things that will be departing from the house, and therefore I dress accordingly.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Human beings can only truly cherish a limited number of things at one time. As I am both lazy and forgetful, I can’t take proper care of too many things.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo To throw away what you no longer need is neither wasteful nor shameful.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo You could say that tidying orders the mind while cleaning purifies it.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo We live in this moment. Who you are now is more important than memories of your past. Be good to yourself.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo If you want to meet a beautiful home that is just right for you, take good care of the one you live in now.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Discard first, store later.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo I’m sure most of us have been scolded for not tidying up our rooms, but how many of our parents consciously taught us how to tidy as part of our upbringing?
Marie KondoMarie Kondo The true purpose of a present is to be received.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo When people revert to clutter no matter how much they tidy, it is not their room or their belongings but their way of thinking that is at fault.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Just because you dispose of something does not mean you give up past experiences or your identity.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Follow your intuition and all will be well.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Even if we remain unaware of it, our belongings really work hard for us, carrying out their respective roles each day to support our lives.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo
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Teresa PeresTeresa Peres But it was now time for her to go away-to find someone who could show her what happiness was.
Lang LeavLang Leav Just because you haven’t seen how wonderful, beautiful, and special she is, doesn’t mean no one else will.
Norah RoseNorah Rose A memory is a star or a stain.
Aneena BijuAneena Biju Love her, but don’t forget to leave her wild.
Little PaulsonLittle Paulson Do your own thing and live your way of happiness.
Emily BockEmily Bock I’ve experienced departure far too much to have the courage and call anyone my own.
Mira R. AridiMira R. Aridi More often than I am not, all I need is the rise of my own lungs – I am already complete.
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Mario AndrettiMario Andretti God knows what’s best for us, though, so there’s no need to worry when things don’t go how we originally wanted them to go.
Lou HoltzLou Holtz Understand that we must lose our way, over and over, before we can find the best version of ourselves.
Lang LeavLang Leav I believe I get the belt then I’ll get the money. I’m not trying to be the best fighter in the world. It’s all about the cheddar.
Derrick LewisDerrick Lewis I won’t accept anything less than the best a player’s capable of doing… and he has the right to expect the best that I can do for him and the team!
Lou HoltzLou Holtz I want what’s best for our country. I’m not sure I can figure that out.
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