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The best way to find out what we really need is to get rid of what we don't. Quests to faraway places or shopping sprees are no longer necessary. All you have to do is eliminate what you don't need by confronting each of your possessions properly.
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"The best way to find out what we really need is to get rid of what we don't. Quests to faraway places or shopping sprees are no longer necessary. All you have to do is eliminate what you don't need by confronting each of your possessions properly."
— Marie Kondo

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The best way to find out what we really need is to get rid of what we don't. Quests to faraway places or shopping sprees are no longer necessary. All you have to do is eliminate what you don't need by confronting each of your possessions properly. — Marie Kondo

About Marie Kondo

Marie Kondo was a Businesswoman from Japan (1984–present).

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Who said "The best way to find out what we really need is to get rid of what we don't. Qu…"?
This quote is attributed to Marie Kondo, a Businesswoman from Japan.
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Marie Kondo lived from 1984 – present.