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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.

I remember, for my birthday once, we all dressed up as Spice Girls. I was Scary.

Quotes by Hannah John-Kamen

I remember the first 'fan expo' we did for 'Killjoys,' we were so new, there wasn't a lot of information out yet. But there were so many fans so excited already. And they were asking really intellectual questions about the...

Quotes by Hannah John-Kamen

I knew exactly what I wanted to do since I could remember. As a kid, if my friends came round after school for dinner, I'd put on shows; I'd write plays and charge the parents £1.50 for a ticket for...

Quotes by Hannah John-Kamen

I remember a hundred lovely lakes, and recall the fragrant breath of pine and fir and cedar and poplar trees. The trail has strung upon it, as upon a thread of silk, opalescent dawns and saffron sunsets.

Quotes by Hamlin Garland

Once we receive education, we should be grateful for it, respect it, and remember what we learnt.

Quotes by Hamsalekha

I don't really remember much about the '60s at all. You know, 1970 is the first year I remember pretty well.

Quotes by Hank Azaria

I have to remember for every kid saying something awful, there's a kid saying something great.

Quotes by Halsey

I remember at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Shaq always wanted me to show him steps over and over.

Quotes by Hakeem Olajuwon

I remember one game when I pitched in Yankee Stadium and gave up five runs in the first inning. It would have been easy to quit, but I shut 'em out the rest of the way, and we came back...

Quotes by Hal Newhouser

If, after I depart this vale, you ever remember me and have thought to please my ghost, forgive some sinner and wink your eye at some homely girl.

Quotes by H. L. Mencken

The important thing to remember is war does not progress linearly. The future course of events is going to be very difficult to predict with a high degree of precision.

Quotes by H. R. McMaster

When I was a kid, I remember I used to hide under the bed sometimes because I didn't want to go to practice. Even when I didn't want to go to practice, it could be pouring rain outside, and I'd...

Quotes by Ha Ha Clinton-Dix

He was not a runner, my father, but he was quick. I always remember it was very difficult to escape from him when he was angry. If he wanted to beat us he would always catch us. Even me, he...

Quotes by Haile Gebrselassie

Outside the kingdom of the Lord there is no nation which is greater than any other. God and history will remember your judgment.

Quotes by Haile Selassie

We have before us the examples of the U.S.A. and the U.S.S.R. We must remember how long these required to achieve their union. When a solid foundation is laid, if the mason is able and his materials good, a strong...

Quotes by Haile Selassie

I try to remember, as I hear about friends getting engaged, that it's not about the ring and it's not about the wedding. It's a grave thing, getting married. And it's easy to get swept up in the wrong things.

Quotes by Gwyneth Paltrow

I remember in third grade, I asked my mom, 'How does an engine work?' So my mom bought me a book.

Quotes by Gwynne Shotwell

Remember that the most valuable antiques are dear old friends.

Quotes by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.

Quotes by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

I remember on 'Dr. Katz,' there was no script really at all. There were just scene outlines.

Quotes by H. Jon Benjamin

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.