A messy desk is a sign of a cluttered mind.

Meaning: This means that if your desk is messy and disorganized, it can be a sign that your mind is also cluttered and disorganized.

Choice of Words: Messy means untidy and disorganized. Sign means something that indicates or suggests something else. When you combine them, "A messy desk is a sign of a cluttered mind" means that a messy and disorganized desk can be a sign of a cluttered and disorganized mind.

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