Clutter smothers. Simplicity breathes. – Terri Guillemets, “More room, more thought,” 2005

There is hardly a place where, in the course of a year, some things are not purchased and never used, and where spring cleaning does not unearth them. Spring is the time when the good housewife puts all doubtful things into the trash barrel. – E.F. White, “Spring Soda Fountain Thoughts,” 1908 [a little altered —t&#94

Clutter smothers joy, while simplicity liberates it. Clutter makes life complicated, heavy, and wearisome. Simplicity makes life relaxed, carefree, and invigorating. – Tommy Newberry, “Cut the Clutter,” 40 Days to a Joy-Filled Life: Living the 4:8

Our past is like a footprint. It only confirms we were there. No burden on our future does it bear. Bring the rain, clear the pane of clutter. – Jeb Dickerson, jebdickerson.com