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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.

'Macbeth' was the first play I ever read. In fact, I remember my brother Tom, who is six years older than me, coming home from school and telling me about it. He was the one that really got me going.

Quotes by Alan Cumming

The one I remember is going into London, as it was for us in Essex, on New Year's Eve in 1981. There were four of us and we'd had a few lagers on the way. One of my mates threw...

Quotes by Alan Davies

I remember in the first part of the race I was sixth and I could have gone quicker, but I had to go slow. It was one of the most difficult things I have ever done.

Quotes by Alain Prost

Whenever I think of how much pleasure I have interviewing scientists, I remember that they're having the real fun in actually being able to do the science.

Quotes by Alan Alda

I can remember walking on the moon.

Quotes by Alan Bean

As I ran along, I remember... saying to myself, 'You know, this is really the moon. We're really here... That's the Earth up there.' And I said it two or three times to myself.

Quotes by Alan Bean

The bits I most remember about my school days are those that took place outside the classroom, as we were taken on countless theatre visits and trips to places of interest.

Quotes by Alan Bennett

Remember, half the doctors in this country graduated in the bottom half of their class.

Quotes by Al McGuire

I've always been in the theater. I've always gone to it. That's been my way to cope. Early on in my career, I remember running - fleeing - to the theater as a way of coping with all the meshugaas...

Quotes by Al Pacino

All middle-income families use carbs to stretch meals, across any ethnic group - whether it's kugel or rice and beans or macaroni and cheese. I remember having pancakes for dinner. But as kids, we thought, 'Breakfast for dinner? This is...

Quotes by Al Roker

Look to the past and remember no empire rises that sooner or later won't fall.

Quotes by Al Stewart

Before we condemn the jurors who acquitted George Zimmerman, we should remember that they were asked to do something extraordinary. They were asked to listen to the facts and apply the law to the best of their ability in a...

Quotes by Alafair Burke

I remember as a boy when the conversation on civil rights was won in the South. I remember a time when one of my friends made a racist joke and another said, 'Hey man, we don't go for that anymore.'

Quotes by Al Gore

If you remember the '90s, you weren't there.

Quotes by Al Jourgensen

Do you remember 'Super Saiyan 3?' I forgot about it, and I thought that was 'Super Saiyan 2,' even though I created those characters.

Quotes by Akira Toriyama

I don't remember the very first animation I saw, but the one that stays deepest in my memory is definitely 'Astro Boy.'

Quotes by Akira Toriyama

What I remember the most really was just running wild there. Barefooted, swimming in dirty lakes, selling fruit, picking mango trees, hoping not to get caught because they don't take kindly to thieves in Africa.

Quotes by Akon

I remember leaving the first 'Matrix' movie feeling completely radicalized, completely changed. I think we all, from our ordinary lives, like to think about putting ourselves into these extraordinary situations and wonder how we'd respond.

Quotes by Aisha Tyler

I don't go by the screen time. Even if I have one or two scenes, it is essential that people remember me.

Quotes by Aishwarya Rajesh

I remember, when I got my first period, I was almost afraid to tell me mother, who's quite an open, loving person. But I felt really weird; the chat just wasn't there.

Quotes by Aisling Bea

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.