Attention Quote by Jackie Warner
“You can't be positive to everybody. A lot of people want to focus on flaws and negativity, especially on the Internet because that's their only voice. I don't pay attention to that kind of stuff. I pay attention to opportunities coming my way, gays and lesbians telling me what I've done for them, organizations in my community that always want to work with me.”
About This Quote
Not everyone can be pleased; many focus on negativity online, but it's better to ignore that and seek positive opportunities and supportive communities.
In simple terms: Ignore online negativity, focus on positive support.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize uplifting connections over criticism.
Themes
positivity
online culture
community
focus
Mood
hopeful
determined
optimistic
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- networking
- community building
- personal growth
- online engagement
- mental health
Key Concepts
social media dynamics
psychology of criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- What positive actions can you take when faced with online negativity?
- How can you amplify supportive voices in your community?
A Different Perspective
Not all criticism is unhelpful; some can foster improvement.
![“We have a society in which men sexualize women, period. If you don't want male attention, it makes total sense you'd do everything to your dress and physicality to not be sexualized. But I see that changing dramatically. Now, [younger lesbians] look more like Paris Hilton than Billie Jean King.” quote by Jackie Warner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/36e/jackie-warner-25732_attention_we-have-a-society-in-which-men-sexualize_624197.jpg)
![“[Growing up in rural Ohio], all of my girlfriends were cheerleaders. I'm more comfortable with straight women. I don't have any lesbian friends, sadly.” quote by Jackie Warner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4c6/jackie-warner-25732_cheerleader_growing-up-in-rural-ohio-all-of-my-girlf_1138622.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)
