“The more attention you pay an enemy, the stronger you make him. Be attentive, but don't be paranoiac.”
“If you don't pay appropriate attention to what has your attention, it will take more of your attention than it deserves.”
“If you want to make people pay attention to what you're saying, you don't raise your voice but lower it: this is what really commands attention.”
“You weren't thinking and you weren't paying attention either. People who don't pay attention often get stuck in the Doldrums.”
“Do stuff. be clenched, curious. Not waiting for inspiration's shove or society's kiss on your forehead. Pay attention. It's all about paying attention. attention is vitality. It connects you with others. It makes you eager. stay eager.”
“Absolutely,' she said. 'The more you pay attention to the body, the less attention you've got left to pay the soul. I really do understand that.”