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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.

Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of husbands. Remember all men would be tyrants if they could.

Quotes by Abigail Adams

We will remember UPA 2, if at all, it seems, as that period when things went mysteriously wrong - for the bribe-taking, buck-passing, foot-dragging, and general sense of paralysis.

Quotes by Abhijit Banerjee

Remember you don't do anything in isolation.

Quotes by Abdullah II of Jordan

You always have to remember that if you say something negative, it's going to come back to haunt you.

Quotes by Abby Lee Miller

I remember hearing the song when I was 12 or 14 in - it must have been in Chicago, 'cause we didn't have a radio on the farm, and it was during the second World War. I had three brothers...

Quotes by Abbey Lincoln

I really enjoy listening to stories. I remember them and keep them in my mind.

Quotes by Abbas Kiarostami

One of the first auditions I had in New York was for a commercial where I had to go in and audition to be a snake charmer... It was either some bank commercial or something where they wanted a guy...

Quotes by Aasif Mandvi

I don't remember a drama on TV that had shown a couple could be married but still love each other very much, spend every day as if they were still on their honeymoon, be sensuous, and have fun together.

Quotes by Aaron Spelling

I can't remember my dreams more than a couple of seconds after I wake up. It's frustrating because sometimes I dream that I'm watching a really good movie.

Quotes by Aaron Sorkin

It's important to remember that, first and foremost, if not only, this is entertainment. 'The West Wing' isn't meant to be good for you.

Quotes by Aaron Sorkin

I remember going up and doing 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' with Paul Simon, Santana playing up there with us.

Quotes by Aaron Neville

I worked with the Neville Brothers for 40-some years on the highway, and up and down since I can remember - funk from New Orleans.

Quotes by Aaron Neville

I do remember the tour of 'Cats' in Philadelphia. I was 12 and had a stomach bug.

Quotes by Aaron Lazar

My mom tells me the first show we saw was 'The Secret Garden,' but I don't remember that.

Quotes by Aaron Lazar

My dad's paternal grandparents were musically inclined. And I remember as a little kid going to visit them in their senior building, and they were, like, the stars of the building, especially hosting and performing in their senior talent show.

Quotes by Aaron Lazar

I remember in high school thinking that I wanted to be a lawyer, and now I realize I saw that movie 'And Justice for All' when I was a kid and thought, 'That's what lawyers do, and I want to...

Quotes by Aaron Douglas

My mom says that when I was a little kid, I always used to say I wanted to be an actor, but I don't remember that.

Quotes by Aaron Douglas

I grew up in Haifa and enjoyed the wonderful beaches and Mount Carmel that rolls into the Mediterranean Sea. From my early days at home, I remember a strong encouragement to study.

Quotes by Aaron Ciechanover

I want people to remember me as a full on entertainer and a good person.

Quotes by Aaliyah

You just remember back when you were watching as a kid and going, 'Man, Sting's so cool,' and now I'm wrestling the guy. It's breathtaking.

Quotes by A.J. Styles

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.