Attention Quotes

I did not succeed in life by intelligence. I succeeded because I have a long attention span.

The great corrupter of public men is the ego - corrupter because distracter. Wealth, sensuality, power cannot hold a candle to it. Looking in the mirror distracts one's attention from the problem.

I often concentrate on the eyes and lips, they are great indicators of mood and feeling, and I find that I can project character into my portraits by bringing the viewer's attention to these areas.

Slow down, especially at the beginning of a speech. You'll get the audience's attention by pausing.

The most valuable commodity of the 21st century will be undivided attention.

American voters have to pay closer attention to politics if they want to avoid four years of whining about the outcome.

I'm so poor I can't even pay attention.

Punishment damages goodwill and self-esteem, and shifts our attention from the intrinsic value of an action to external consequences.

The key to successful aging is...to pay as little attention to it as possible.

It's not our fault our generation has short attention spans, Dad. We watch an appalling amount of TV.

Zen pretty much comes down to three things -- everything changes; everything is connected; pay attention.

Marriage is an undertaking that requires focused time and attention to prepare effectively.

The moment one gives close attention to any thing, even a blade of grass it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself.

Life just seems so full of connections. Most of the time we don't even pay attention to the depth of life. We only see flat surfaces.

I have the power of choice in every moment. Where will I place my attention? What do I hold sacred? Whom can I love right now?

The greatest gift you can give anyone is your undivided attention.

It's not so much a case of having to pay attention to the news of the world as it is a case of knowing when to change our filters so that the important stuff comes in.

I really pay attention to the bass in the music I listen to, and that's what I tend to write toward.

Tell me to what you pay attention and I will tell you who you are.

Life is denied by lack of attention, whether it be to cleaning windows or trying to write a masterpiece.

My nephew has HDADHD. High Definition Attention Deficit Disorder. He can barely pay attention, but when he does it's unbelievably clear.

Assume the feeling of your wish fulfilled and observe the route that your attention follows.

... the physical and domestic education of daughters should occupy the principal attention of mothers, in childhood: and the stimulation of the intellect should be very much reduced.

Focus attention and energy on making a difference in the lives of others, and success might follow as a by-product.

If people thought you were dying, they gave you their full attention.

The three things you can offer your children to change them: attention, appreciation and affection.

Pay attention to the hungry, both in this country and around the world. Pay attention to the poor. Pay attention to our responsibilities for world peace. We are our brother's keeper.

Simple inattention kills empathy, let alone compassion. So the first step in compassion is to notice the other's need. It all begins with the simple act of attention.

Whatever you put attention on will start manifesting in your life. Intention, attention, manifestation; that is how the universe works.

No man is lonely eating spaghetti; it requires so much attention.

He who receives his friends and gives no personal attention to the meal which is being prepared for them, is not worthy of having friends.

He who pays no attention to what his neighbor does, says or thinks, preferring to concentrate on making his own actions appropriate and justifiable, better uses his time.

You become what you give your attention to...If you yourself don't choose what thoughts and images you expose yourself to, someone else will, and their motives may not be the highest.

It would be very sad if children had no memories before those of school. What they need most is the love and attention of their mother.

The sounds of silence are a dim recollection now, like mystery, privacy and paying attention to one thing — or one person — at a time.

We live almost completely immersed in a socially constructed reality that so fully absorbs our energy and attention that virtually none remains to experience the wonder of our existence.

Sometimes you just have to go and make a mess of things to get people to pay attention.

Let those who think that the Church pays too much attention to Mary give heed to the fact that Our Blessed Lord Himself gave ten times as much of His life to her as He gave to His Apostles.

Life is short, so don't waste any of it carrying around a load of bitterness. It only sours your life, and the world won't pay any attention anyway.

The best way to live a miserable life is to pay attention to what other people are saying about you.

Our lives are the sum of our memories. How much are we willing to lose from our already short lives by … not paying attention?

Slow down, totally. You have to slow down and pay attention to everything.

The greatest gift you can give someone is your time, your attention, your love, your concern.

The most precious gift you can give someone is the gift of your time and attention.

The ability to focus attention on important things is a defining characteristic of intelligence.

Miss can I get a second to speak and quietly mention, That I am so into who you are, can I get your attention?

What you pay attention to grows. Pay attention to your loveliness, your magnificent self. Begin now.

Four Rules For Life Show up. Pay attention. Tell the truth. Don't be attached to the results.

Just because a jackass brays does not mean you have to pay attention.

To fix your attention on the best is to surround yourself with the best, and to become the best.