Nina

“The qualities I look for in the things I buy are (1) the item has a minimalist type of shape, and is easy to clean; (2) its color isn’t too loud; (3) I’ll be able to use it for a long time; (4) it has a simple structure; (5) it’s lightweight and compact; and (6) it has multiple uses.”
― Fumio Sasaki, Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism

“Why do we own so many things when we don’t need them? What is their purpose? I think the answer is quite clear: We’re desperate to convey our own worth, our own value to others. We use objects to tell people just how valuable we are.”
― Fumio Sasaki, Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism

“Getting rich doesn't mean you will receive a special bonus and your days will become 25 hours long instead of 24.”
― Fumio Sasaki, Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism

“If it’s not a “hell, yes!” it’s a “no.”
― Fumio Sasaki, Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism