Quotes of: Attention-spans Keyword

Survival starts by paying attention to what is close at hand and immediate. To look out with idle hope is tantamount to dreaming one's life away.

Life of Pi

In literary criticism the critic has no choice but to make over the victim of his attention into something the size and shape of himself.

Travels with Charley: In Search of America

She, however, attentively watched my looks, and her artist's pride was gratified, no doubt, to read my heartfelt admiration in my eyes.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

His attentive treatment of her had nothing to do with the presumption that she was weak, and everything to do with the conviction that she was valuable.

Once Upon a Road Trip

It has been argued that close attention to the history of science is indispensable for doing good philosophy of science.

Philosophy of Science: A Very Short Introduction

The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it. (21)

Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life

The focusing of attention on the breath is perhaps the most universal of the many hundreds of meditation subjects used worldwide.

A Path with Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life

... relationships required such vigilance, such attention. You had to hold them together by force of will, and other people took up so much space, demanded so much time. It was exhausting.

Palimpsest

Spiritual work is taxing work, and men are loath to do it. Praying, true praying, costs an outlay of serious attention and of time, which flesh and blood do not relish.

Power Through Prayer

The group of people in front of her was jovial and paid her no attention. The group behind was much the same. She was alone without being alone.

Pastoral

Give full attention to life’s moments and the images you capture will be everlasting.

Postcards and Pearls: Life Lessons From Solo Moments in New York

As soon as he had departed she directed her attention to the others. “I need a shielded containment box, radiation gloves and a micro welding torch. And a crescent wrench.

Vertigo

Though I had no respect for Jack Lewis, I respected the hole in his chest. He was dying, and you owe the dying your attention.

We, the Drowned

His attention. Sweet and intense at the same time. Like a barley sugar I could untwist from its plastic and hold in my mouth. A flood of secret pleasure.

Waiting for the Flood

To be effective, we have to slow down the speed of our thoughts and focus on managing our attention.

Wired for Authenticity: Seven Practices to Inspire, Adapt, & Lead

No matter how beautiful women are, they’re always worried that they aren’t attractive enough. They need to be reassured. A few don’t, but even they appreciate the attention.

The Witch of Napoli

A peaceful river attracts many people; similarly a person experiencing peaceful emotions catches the attention of others.

Your Life A Practical Guide to Happiness Peace and Fulfilment

Grown-up love means actually understanding what you love, taking the good with the bad and helping your loved one grow. Love takes attention and work and is the best thing in the world.

Al Franken

It's cool because I think 'Ex Machina' is a little bit under the radar, which is always when I do my best work - when I feel like no one's paying attention.

Brian K. Vaughan

I suppose that I was a kind of consultant for taste. Is it good taste? Or bad taste? I had an attention to detail, to what would tell best the story. Because many people get excited about the work and drift off from the story.

John Hench

History tells us that America does best when the private sector is energetic and entrepreneurial and the government is attentive and engaged. Who among us, really, would, looking back, wish to edit out either sphere at the entire expense of the other...

Jon Meacham