Attention Quotes

Forget about the past. It does not exist, except in your memory. Drop it. And stop worrying about how you’re going to get through tomorrow. Life is going on right here, right now – pay attention to that and all will be well.

The methods of peaceful protests are not capable of being effective, because in reality most people pay little attention to things that are not abrasive.

As every inquiry which regards religion is of the utmost importance, there are two questions in particular which challenge our attention, to wit, that concerning its foundation in reason, and that concerning it origin in human nature.

Don’t workout because you think you ‘need’ to, do it because your body deserves love, respect and healthy attention.

When we blather about trivial things, we ourselves become trivial, for our attention gets taken up with trivialities. You become what you give your attention to.

So if you aspire to be a good conversationalist, be an attentive listener. To be interesting, be interested. Ask questions that other persons will enjoy answering. Encourage them to talk about themselves and their accomplishments.

Through your attention to the little ones and to the poor, you can kindle stars in the night for those who suffer.

My mother once said “If you don’t pay attention to age, then it won’t pay attention to you.” And she says it, and it sounds nice, but I don’t buy it.

When you can do the common things of life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.

Carelessness and in-attention alone can afford us any remedy. For this reason I rely entirely upon them.