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Remember Quotes

What stays with us, in the words of those who lived it.

These quotes revolve around memory in different forms: the fading magic of a childhood holiday, the messy notes an idea leaves behind, and a specific recollection tied to a major public demonstration decades ago. For more reflections on time passing and looking back, see Day quotes.

You remember driving your kids to Little League, and they're nervous about making the team, and you're encouraging them. Forty years down the road, we're having the same conversation. Only it's about the Ravens and Steelers, or Stanford and Cal.

Quotes by Jack Harbaugh

I remember a tour where we played 50 cities in 56 days. We also went to Europe a couple of times.

Quotes by Jack Irons

I remember wearing overcoats, hiding in the bushes outside of Abbey Road Studios, waiting for the traffic to clear. As it did, we would drop our overcoats and run out on to the cross walk and strike our poses.

Quotes by Jack Irons

Remember, you and you alone are responsible for maintaining your energy. Give up blaming, complaining and excuse making, and keep taking action in the direction of your goals - however mundane or lofty they may be.

Quotes by Jack Canfield

Let's remember that our children's spirits are more important than any material things. When we do, self-esteem and love blossoms and grows more beautifully than any bed of flowers ever could.

Quotes by Jack Canfield

During my childhood, I was surrounded by actors, and all I remember is they were fun to be around. That kind of sticks.

Quotes by Jack Davenport

I've always been talented, always been able to sing or remember a song after hearing it one time.

Quotes by J.I.D

Film and TV and stuff like that was something that I wanted to do when I was really, really little; like, I remember I used to do these plays with my cousins. We used to do Michael Jackson performances, and...

Quotes by Ja Rule

I just remember the early days of Tenacious D. There was no talk or thought about doing a TV show or a movie.

Quotes by Jack Black

Take care, don't fight, and remember: if you do not choose to lead, you will forever be led by others. Find what scares you, and do it. And you can make a difference, if you choose to do so.

Quotes by J. Michael Straczynski

I remember when I made my first album, I was 32 or 33 years old and I thought I was way too old then.

Quotes by J. J. Cale

I'm so old, I can remember before rock 'n' roll come along.

Quotes by J. J. Cale

Let's remember that Bruce Rauner has every interest in getting stories out there that hurt Democrats.

Quotes by J. B. Pritzker

Remember Tupperware? That was the toughest stuff ever. Why can't they make a phone out of Tupperware?

Quotes by J. B. Smoove

My parents were divorced by the time I was even conscious - like, I don't remember them ever being together.

Quotes by J. Cole

When I was, like, 12, I remember grabbing a mic, pretending it was a guitar, and performing in front of my friends. I didn't know at the time I wanted to be an artist.

Quotes by J Balvin

I remember when first, Stripes, and then Animal House came out - which I was really proud of, even though it was kind of loose and quite raucous - there were imitative movies that were not quite as good.

Quotes by Ivan Reitman

Remember, until the 1970s, the spread of democracy has always been accompanied by the decline of inequality. The more democratic our societies have been, the more equal they have been becoming. Now we have the reverse tendency. The spread of...

Quotes by Ivan Krastev

I have been around in Pune. I was here to shoot my first film, 'Beyond The Clouds,' at a vegetable market. I remember the pungent smells were so overwhelming, and I've seen the biggest jackfruits and pumpkins there. It was...

Quotes by Ishaan Khatter

People pretend to know me when they don't. I feel uncomfortable when I feel like I don't remember someone.

Quotes by Isabelle Fuhrman

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of memories do these quotes explore?
A wide range - from nostalgic thoughts about Christmas losing "much of the magic that I remember," to memories of historic protests, to small personal habits. Together they show how "remember" can apply to both big and small moments.
Is there a lighthearted quote in the mix?
Yes - one quote is a playful admission about handwriting: "I can fake decent penmanship, but generally, it's really just terrible." For more relatable, everyday quotes, see our Good page.
Does the collection include a quote about historic events?
Yes. One quote recalls a large-scale demonstration: "I remember in the spring of 1971, a hundred thousand people converged on the Pentagon," describing a striking scene from that protest. Explore more reflective lines in our Life collection.
Is there a quote about reading habits?
One quote fondly recalls, "I remember when I was trying to do 'Metropolitan,' in breaks I would read a page of two of Jane Austen as a palate-cleanser" - a nice window into a creative routine. Browse more in our Always section.
Do these quotes touch on holidays and traditions?
Yes - one reflects on how the meaning of Christmas has shifted over the years, noting the holiday has "become more ecumenical and secular." It's a thoughtful look at how memory and tradition change over time. For more on everyday moments, check our Day page.

A few lines here connect memory to craft, like reading a favorite author between takes on a film set. Anyone interested in how memory shapes everyday experience might also like Life quotes or the steadier reassurance found in Always quotes.