Attention Quote by Samuel Johnson

A man becomes what he thinks about most of the time

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

He who sedulously attends, pointedly asks, calmly speaks, coolly answers and ceases when he has no more to say is in possession of some…

— Johann Kaspar Lavater

The character of a man is known from his conversations.

— Menander

All who say the same things do not possess them in the same manner; and hence the incomparable author of the Art of Conversation…

— Blaise Pascal

A man must keep his earnestness nimble, to escape ridicule.

— D. H. Lawrence

When a man's knowledge is deep, he speaks well of an enemy. Instead of seeking revenge, he extends unexpected generosity. He turns insult into…

— Baltasar Gracian

“If a man insisted on always being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become…

— Herodotus

I find something fascinating about the quiet man in the background who has no desire to be the center of attention.

— Christian Bale

A man may be so bold of his predestination, that he forget his conversation.

— Thomas Adams

“How can a man be satisfied to entertain an opinion merely, and enjoy it?”

— Henry David Thoreau

Conversation makes one what he is.

— George Herbert

Conversation is the image of the mind. As the man is, so is his talk.

— Publilius Syrus