#clutter

If the work of art is to continue pursuing the vision of both being in and of the world but nevertheless in some fashion being more than just one more object to the mounting clutter, this is the specific point, I think, where this must be assured. ↗

— Brian Ferneyhough

#assured #being #both #clutter #continue

No special writing rituals. And my desk is usually cluttered. ↗

— Stephen Greenblatt

#desk #rituals #special #usually #writing

Digital imaging allows both groups to rise above the limitations of mess and clutter and mechanics, and apply our talents to creating images limited only by our imaginations. ↗

— Buffy Sainte-Marie

#allows #apply #both #clutter #creating

Amidst all the clutter, beyond all the obstacles, aside from all the static, are the goals set. Put your head down, do the best job possible, let the flak pass, and work towards those goals. ↗

— Donald Rumsfeld

#aside #best #beyond #clutter #down

A simple life is not seeing how little we can get by with—that’s poverty—but how efficiently we can put first things first. . . . When you’re clear about your purpose and your priorities, you can painlessly discard whatever does not support these, whether it’s clutter in your cabinets or commitments on your calendar. (148) ↗

— Victoria Moran

#commitments #poverty #priorities #prioritize #purpose

The point is, you need to distinguish between what honestly moves you and what the world is telling you should melt your heart. If something doesn’t reach you on a personal level, let it go. It’s hard enough dealing with everything that does. ↗

— Judi Culbertson

#organization-wisdom #dreams

Organization isn't about perfection; it's about efficiency, reducing stress and clutter, saving time and money and improving your overall quality of life. ↗

— Christina Scalise

#life #money #organization #perfection #quality-of-life

My friends tease me because I don't like clutter. I'm not someone who gets attached to things. ↗

— Leslie Bibb

#because #clutter #friends #gets #i

I want to lead the Victorian life, surrounded by exquisite clutter. ↗

— Freddie Mercury

#exquisite #i #lead #life #surrounded

I have a notion that if you are going to be spiritually curious, you better not get cluttered up with too many material things. ↗

— Mary Oliver

#cluttered #curious #get #going #i