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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.

Well, when did this become a monarchy? You know, we are the people. The president works for us and, you know, we need to remember that.

Quotes by Ben Carson

What we have to remember is we want to utilize the tremendous intellect that we have in the military to win wars. I've talked to a lot of the generals, a lot of our advanced people. And believe me, if...

Quotes by Ben Carson

One of the members of the group, I can't remember which one, found out we were making $3 - $5,000 a night. We were getting a hundred dollars a week a piece. Everybody got upset about it.

Quotes by Ben E. King

I remember finding this book, which showed a New York subway train that had been covered in so much graffiti you couldn't recognise it was a train. I thought, ‘I want to do that… how do you do that?'

Quotes by Ben Eine

I remember starting out and covering songs.

Quotes by Bebe Rexha

Anything you train can be improved upon. If you do it over and over again, your body is going to remember these moves and not be surprised in the game.

Quotes by Becky Sauerbrunn

The movies I used to watch, I remember always being so angry because I felt like I, as a teenage girl, was never truly represented in a film. There were always bits of me that were represented - I'd watch...

Quotes by Bel Powley

When I make my entrance to the ring or give someone a high-five, I want them to feel happy and always remember that moment.

Quotes by Bayley

I remember feeling the energy of people. That stuck with me. Understanding that I could stand behind a mic and captivate people. I was always obsessed with that.

Quotes by Bazzi

I'll remember my life as pre-'Lady Bird' and post-'Lady Bird.'

Quotes by Beanie Feldstein

I remember actually liking a girl in high school who was kind of an outcast and weird, and people made fun of her. I remember hanging out with her, but I was apprehensive about telling anyone I really liked her.

Quotes by Beau Mirchoff

I would hope people remember the playing days first, and not the coaching years.

Quotes by Bart Starr

I remember when I came on the pitch the first time after a long time where I was not selected. It was a great reception; I remember that so well.

Quotes by Bastian Schweinsteiger

I remember we woke up one morning at Denny's house and John Phillips called. He said, you guys okay? We said, yeah, what's wrong, what's going on? He said, well, everybody's dead over at Sharon's house at Terry Melcher's place.

Quotes by Barry McGuire

My buddies worked with me for weeks, and I went up to take my test, and started crying because I couldn't remember the words. I can remember songs. If you put it to a melody, I would have sung it...

Quotes by Barry McGuire

I remember playing on pretty much an all-minority youth team and going to some of the tournaments north of Cincinnati and not being able to stay with host families where all the other teams were staying with host families.

Quotes by Barry Larkin

I remember, when I saw the movie of 'Cabaret,' I was amazed by Liza Minnelli: like, 'Wow, that kind of looks like someone I could be similar to.'

Quotes by Barrett Wilbert Weed

Always remember that better days are ahead - if not in this life, in the next.

Quotes by Barbara Johnson

I remember being in strong physics, physiology and biology classes.

Quotes by Barbara Block

I cannot even remember a time before being conscious of James Bond.

Quotes by Barbara Broccoli

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.