We lack the fine-line tuning that enables us to find the wise place between too little and too much. – Ken Keyes, How to Enjoy Your Life in Spite of it All, 1980

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

Freedom is hiding under the clutter. – Terri Guillemets, “At home,” 2005

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