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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.

When we awaken, we cannot account for the time spent. We simply don't remember. About the only evidence we have of experiences while we were asleep is when we happen to remember a dream.

Quotes by Henry Reed

It is more pleasant to remember others than to be remembered.

Quotes by Henry J. Heinz

We cannot always assure the future of our friends; we have a better chance of assuring our future if we remember who our friends are.

Quotes by Henry Kissinger

When I have to choose between voting for the people or the special interests, I always stick with the special interests. They remember. The people forget.

Quotes by Henry F. Ashurst

But it is well to remember that we are dealing with nations every one of which has a direct individual interest to serve, and there is grave danger in an unshared idealism.

Quotes by Henry Cabot Lodge

If you think about jeans or phones or television, we are used to new brands popping up right and left. But in the car industry, we grew up with Mercedes, BMW, General Motors, and Ford, and nobody can remember during...

Quotes by Henrik Fisker

My parents were Christians - Catholics, but not in the close-minded sense. I remember my mother to be a very pious woman, but she was never against other religions.

Quotes by Helmut Kohl

I can remember the morning after President Nixon won re-election in 1972. His chief of staff, H.R. Haldeman, called a Cabinet meeting and told the members: 'You are all a bunch of burned-out volcanoes;' and asked for their resignations.

Quotes by Helen Thomas

I can remember when, as a beginner, I was delighted with any ball as long as it would bounce.

Quotes by Helen Wills Moody

I remember I did think, 'Wouldn't it be nice if Mr. Right moved in next door?'

Quotes by Helena Bonham Carter

I am very much aware of the visual side of things. I do a lot of photography. I often take Polaroids of things that strike me as visually interesting, just to remember them and perhaps use later.

Quotes by Helena Christensen

Whether you are sixteen or over sixty, remember, understatement is the rule of a fine makeup artist.

Quotes by Helena Rubinstein

You've got to remember that men are men and women are women. And although a lot of similarities, there are some real differences.

Quotes by Helen Fisher

You have five seconds to enjoy it and then you remember who you didn't thank.

Quotes by Helen Hunt

It's so hard when you're young to look at older people and understand that they have been where you are. It's the weirdest thing. You just can't get your head around that, can you? You can't get your head around...

Quotes by Helen Mirren

When I was first pregnant, which was, let's see, in nineteen-eighty-three - I remember wearing a regular bathing suit to my in-laws' pool. It was just like a spandex one-piece, completely modest, and yet people were looking at me like...

Quotes by Heidi Murkoff

I can remember being in my pram: children stayed in their prams much longer then than they do now. A big bouncy pram with black covers and a hood with metal clips that could trap your fingers. I was looking...

Quotes by Helen Dunmore

I think even a hero is someone who has sort of the flaw or imperfection of character. I remember Alice Walker saying that once - she'd written a novel about a civil rights hero, and it was someone who had...

Quotes by Hector Tobar

It's true: theatre has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I always liked everything about it. As a child, I used to get so excited about performing, I'd get the giggles.

Quotes by Hattie Morahan

If you want people to know how much you care, show them how much you remember. Learn their names and use them often. It's an important skill to develop.

Quotes by Harvey Mackay

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.