Attention Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt
“Long ago, I made up my mind that when things were said involving only me, I would pay no attention to them, except when valid criticism was carried by which I could profit.”
About This Quote
Ignore personal gossip unless it offers constructive criticism you can use.
In simple terms: Ignore gossip unless useful.
Key Takeaway
Focus on feedback that promotes growth.
Themes
communication
self‑improvement
boundaries
Mood
pragmatic
assertive
Type
advisory
practical
When to use this quote
- workplace
- personal relationships
- social media
Key Concepts
psychology
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate useful critique?
- What boundaries protect you?
A Different Perspective
Some criticism may be disguised as gossip.
![“[N]o scientist likes to be criticized. ... But you don't reply to critics: "Wait a minute, wait a minute; this is a really good idea. I'm very fond of it. It's done you no harm. Please don't attack it." That's not the way it goes. The hard but just rule is that if the ideas don't work, you must…” quote by Carl Sagan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bbf/carl-sagan-160_criticism_n-o-scientist-likes-to-be-criticized-but_877385.jpg)
![“I went to a mosque in Philadelphia with [my wife] in December 24, 1999. And we we went to this mosque in Philly, and I just had such a strong reaction to the prayer. And I was really emotionally - I felt really grounded at that time. And so to be in this prayer and the imam is doing the prayer in…” quote by Mahershala Ali](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d31/mahershala-ali-6687_attention_i-went-to-a-mosque-in-philadelphia-with_3083.jpg)
