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Good Memory Quotes

On remembering fondly, and remembering carefully enough not to get caught.

Good memory quotes here split between warm nostalgia, like looking back fondly on a favorite band, and sharper advice aimed at anyone tempted to lie. That second angle connects to our Forget page.

I'm happy with the Byrds as a good memory.

Quotes by Roger McGuinn

A liar should have a good memory.

Quotes by Quintilian

A good memory is needed after one has lied.

Quotes by Pierre Corneille

The best Qualification of a Prophet is to have a good Memory.

Quotes by George Savile

After Quotes

A good memory is one trained to forget the trivial.

Quotes by Clifton Fadiman

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do liars need a good memory, according to these quotes?
The idea is that keeping a story straight over time requires remembering every detail of it, so a good memory becomes almost a requirement for lying well.
Is there a nostalgic quote in this collection?
Yes, one fondly recalls a favorite band as simply a good memory now, a much warmer use of the phrase. See Best quotes for related nostalgic lines.
Is there an old or historical quote about memory?
Yes, one claims a good memory is the best qualification a prophet can have, giving the idea unexpected historical weight.
Do these quotes treat memory as a moral issue?
Some do, tying a good memory directly to honesty, or the lack of it, rather than treating it as a neutral mental skill.
How does forgetting relate to this topic?
It's the flip side of the same idea, since a poor memory makes both honesty and consistent lying equally difficult. Our Forget page explores that opposite angle.

An older quote even claims a good memory is the best qualification a prophet can have, giving the idea some historical weight. See also Best and After quotes.