When we talk about understanding, surely it takes place only when the mind listens completely - the mind being your heart, your nerves, your ears - when you give your whole attention to it.

The ego is nothing other than the focus of conscious attention.

If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies, we are determined to foment a rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice or representation.

Pay attention to your enemies, for they are the first to discover your mistakes.

“Only one thing has to change for us to know happiness in our lives: where we focus our attention.”

You are not going to change the minds of people who are looking for attention.