- Nov 07, 2020
Attention Quotes
On focus, distraction, and where our attention lands.
This set includes a scientist recalling an early assistantship in electron microscopy that shaped a career of close attention, alongside a broader point about attention flowing toward relationships in hope of satisfaction that doesn't always arrive. See Being quotes for related themes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Know
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- Nov 07, 2020
We cannot know the young child's personality by studying his systems of interest, for his attention is as yet too labile, his reactions impulsive, and interests unformed. From adolescence onward, however, the surest clue to personality is the hierarchy of interests, including the loves and loyalties of adult life.
- Climate Change
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- Nov 07, 2020
The growing evidence of climate change is forcing attention on carbon emissions and their reduction.
- May
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- Nov 07, 2020
I remember someone once asked Jack Kennedy why he was paying such close attention to the renovation of the square across from the White House, and he said, 'It may be the only thing my presidency is remembered for.'
- Day
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- Nov 07, 2020
The only thing I can think of was an incident one day when I did get angry with the substitutes for talking behind the goal while we were practising free-kicks - I told them to pay attention because we might need them during the match. That was something I always insisted on.
- Believe
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- Nov 07, 2020
Would you believe that Sammy Davis, Jr. taught me how to sing a ballad? 'You can be in an arena,' he said, 'and you should be able to hold their attention.'
- Person
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- Nov 07, 2020
What makes characters real are details, and if you're crafting a person from scratch, you're probably not going to pay as much attention to a question like, 'Does this person bite their nails?'
- Health
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- Nov 07, 2020
I see taking care of my emotional and mental health in the same way that I see taking care of a garment: After it's been through wear and tear, it needs attention.
- Just
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'm pretty much done with mindfulness. I'm just going to start paying attention.
- Like
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- Nov 07, 2020
I don't like crowds or attention.
- Getting
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- Nov 07, 2020
When you're in there getting buckets, you're not really paying attention to who's there. You're just doing your thing.
- Players
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- Nov 07, 2020