Marie Kondō Quotes

People who lack confidence in their judgement lack confidence in themselves

~ Marie Kondō

Marathon tidying produces a heap of garbage. At this stage, the one disaster that can wreak more havoc than an earthquake is the entrance of that recycling expert who goes by the alias of mother.

~ Marie Kondō

People with large book collections are almost always diligent learners.

~ Marie Kondō

When we take our clothes in our hands and fold them neatly, we are, I believe, transmitting energy, which has a positive effect on our clothes. Folding properly pulls the cloth taut and erases wrinkles, and makes the material stronger and more vibrant. Clothes that have been neatly folded have a resilience and sheen that can be discerned immediately, clearly distinguishing them from those that have been haphazardly stuffed in a drawer. The act of folding is far more than making clothes compact for storage. It is an act of caring, an expression of love and appreciation for the way these clothes support your lifestyle. Therefore, when we fold, we should put our heart into it, thanking our clothes for protecting our bodies.

~ Marie Kondō

By handling each sentimental item and deciding what to discard, you process your past. If you just stow these things away in a drawer or cardboard box, before you realise it, your past will become a weight that holds you back and keeps you from living in the here and now. Pg.116-117

~ Marie Kondō

It is not memories but the person we have become because of those past experiences that we should treasure. This is the lesson these keepsakes teach us when we sort them. The space in which we live should be for the person we are becoming now, not the person we were in the past. P.118

~ Marie Kondō

It is not our memories but the person we have become because of those experiences that we should treasure. This is the lesson these keepsakes teach us when we sort them. 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

not having a space you can call your own is dangerous. Everyone needs a sanctuary.

~ Marie Kondō

I want to live my life in such a way that it colors my things with memories.

~ Marie Kondō

It's not our memories but the person we have become because of those past experiences that we should treasure.

~ 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

We amass material things for the same reason that we eat - to satisfy a craving. Buying on impulse and eating and drinking to excess are attempts to alleviate stress. From observing my clients, I have noticed that when they discard excess clothing, their tummies tend to slim down, when they discard books and documents, their minds become clearer, when they reduce the number of cosmetics and tidy up the area around the sink and bath, their complexion tends to become clear and their skin smooth. -p226

~ Marie Kondō

The best way to find out what we really need is to get rid of what we don't.

~ Marie Kondō

As I am both lazy and forgetful, I can't take proper care of too many things. That's why I want to cherish properly the things I love.

~ Marie Kondō

About tidying up a toy box, you should let your kids experience the selection process by touching all of their toys. It's also important how they throw away their toys. They can earn a stronger sense of valuing things when they throw things away with respect and appreciation.

~ 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 Kondō

The objective of cleaning is not just to clean, but to feel happiness living within that environment.

~ Marie Kondō

Have gratitude for the things you're discarding. By giving gratitude, you're giving closure to the relationship with that object, and by doing so, it becomes a lot easier to let go.

~ Marie Kondō