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Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.

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William Morris
Age: 62 †
Born: 1834
Born: March 24
Died: 1896
Died: October 3
Wilcumestowe
William M. Morris
Happiness
Simplify
Simple
Organize
House
Useful
Beautiful
Simplicity
Nothing
Tiny
Minimalist
Believe
Design
Minimalism
Life
Humor
Tidy
Beauty
Clutter

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