“Attention to business.
“Attention to dress.
“Attention to the duties of religion, such as praying to God, and attending the divine service, is not only the most delightful Attention that can be paid, but is of most advantage to us, as by it we secure the blessing of Providence upon our actions, and it is only a preparation for the numerous comforts we enjoy.
“Attention of children to parents who have taken care of them from infancy, being a proof of a grateful mind, is always lovely and praiseworthy.
“Attention of young people to their studies is the only way for them to acquire improvement, for without it they must remain for ever in ignorance; for instance, if, when I shewed you this portrait, you were all the time playing, or thinking of something else, you could never know what Attention meant, nor the advantages to be gained by it.
“Attention to our friends and acquaintance, particularly to the aged, is not only a duty, but shows our politeness and good breeding.
“Attention to the sick is required from us by the precepts of religion, and by the need we may some day have for such Attention ourselves.
“Attention to business merely consists in minding what we have got to do, and is always rewarded with profit.
“Attention to dress is necessary, as far as relates to cleanliness and propriety, but no further; and you will observe, that there are many other Attentions which rank before it.