Quotes About Minimalism

Rather than striving for a particular level of possessions—minimal or otherwise—it's helpful to think about getting rid of what's superfluous. Even people who prefer to own many possessions enjoy their surroundings more when they've purged everything that's not needed, used, or loved.

Having less often leads us to use our things more often and with more enjoyment, because we're not fighting our way through a welter of unwanted stuff.

By getting rid of the things I don't use, don't need, or don't love, as well as the things that don't work, don't fit, or don't suit, I free my mind—and my shelves—for what I truly value. And that's true for most people.

Once I've cleared away the things I don't need, use, or love, my surroundings reveal to me, and to others, the things that matter most to me. Careful curation means that my space and my possessions reflect my truest identity.

If you need to buy things to store things, perhaps you have too many things.

It wasn't the amount of stuff; it was the engagement with that stuff [that mattered for happiness].

Eliminating clutter makes the burden of daily life feel lighter...

To be simple is no small matter.

A lot of equipment can get in the way of the connection with food, with touching and feeling.

All of my work stems from the simplest of ideas that go back to the earliest civilizations: making clothing from one piece of cloth. It is my touchstone.

One of our theories is that one can offset this excessive compulsion toward the spectacular with a return to simplicity.

On the broad spectrum of solitude, I lean toward the extreme end: I work alone, as well as live alone, so I can pass an entire day without uttering so much as a hello to another human being. Sometimes a day's conversation consists of only five words, uttered at the local Starbucks: 'Large coffee with milk, please.'

My films have been progressing towards a certain kind of minimalism, even though it was never intended. Elements which can be eliminated have been eliminated.

I have a few toys. But I live very simply.

I like to be very simple in my lifestyle. My only extravagance is... I buy lots of toys and meats for my dog.

Take only memories, leave only footprints.

Travel like Ghandi, with simple clothes, open eyes and an uncluttered mind.

I'm not a materialist, I don't care for things. I don't like cars, I hate things that can be exploited. I live a simple life. The only luxuries I have in my life are travel and food.

We should travel light and live simply. Our enemy is not possessions but excess.

I've been able to see the world many times over. The thing I've learned is less is more. I travel as light as possible. I try to carry on.

I am much inclined to live from my rucksack, and let my trousers fray as they like.

Simplicity is always the secret, to a profound truth, to doing things, to writing, to painting. Life is profound in its simplicity

People who have few possessions cling tightly to those they have.

The best movies are simple.