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Distraction Quotes

On noise, silence, and what pulls focus away.

Distraction takes many forms in this set, from a writer who avoids music altogether to a quieter idea that even praise can pull focus. See related Am quotes.

When there are thoughts, it is distraction: when there are no thoughts, it is meditation.

Quotes by Ramana Maharshi

Working is a great distraction technique.

Quotes by Phyllis Logan

The majority of Americans, the ones who never elected George W. Bush, are not fooled by his weapons of mass distraction.

Quotes by Michael Moore

I never listen to music when I write. It's too much of a distraction.

Quotes by Katie Kitamura

Acclaim Quotes

Acclaim is a distraction.

Quotes by James Broughton

I don't do gossipy interviews because I don't think that helps; I think that's a distraction.

Quotes by George Stroumboulopoulos

White ball cricket can be taxing on bowlers and can be a distraction for a youngster, too.

Quotes by Gautam Gambhir

Sport instils discipline, and it's a distraction.

Quotes by Dillian Whyte

I am of Russian-Jewish distraction.

Quotes by Delmore Schwartz

Addicted Quotes

Clever gimmicks of mass distraction yield a cheap soulcraft of addicted and self-medicated narcissists.

Quotes by Cornel West

Girls were always my biggest distraction in school.

Quotes by Channing Tatum

There's no writer's block; there's only distraction.

Quotes by Carolyn Chute

America is addicted to wars of distraction.

Quotes by Barbara Ehrenreich

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these distraction quotes focus on?
They focus on what pulls a person's mind away from what matters, from music while writing to something less expected, Acclaim itself being called a distraction.
Why would praise or acclaim count as a distraction?
One quote argues that acclaim distracts because it shifts focus toward outside approval instead of the work itself, a common tension for creative people.
Is there a quote connecting distraction to meditation?
Yes, one quote draws a sharp line: when there are thoughts, it's distraction, and when there are none, it's meditation.
Do any quotes describe avoiding distraction while working?
One writer states plainly that music is too much of a distraction while writing, preferring silence to focus.
Where can I find more quotes about staying present and focused?
Browse Always quotes for more on consistency and staying on track.

One line reframes distraction almost spiritually, contrasting a mind full of thoughts with the stillness of meditation. Continue with Always quotes.