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
I have found that the temple of the undistracted mind must be housed in an uncluttered environment. A basement or garret is invaluable, but they, too, must be uncluttered, even though they hold many essential things used only occasionally… – American Home, 1945
As with the advent of spring cleaning we clear out of our houses the things no longer useful to us, why not at the same time relieve our minds of worthless rubbish? – Emily Tolman, “Seasonable Suggestions,” 1907
Power without principle is barren, but principle without power is futile. This is a party of government, and I will lead it as a party of government. – Tony Blair
Your success story is a bigger story than whatever youre trying to say on stage. Success makes life easier. It doesnt make living easier. – Bruce Springsteen
Home is a name, a word, it is a strong one; stronger than magician ever spoke, or spirit ever answered to, in the strongest conjuration. – Charles Dickens