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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.

We should remember that there are nations which meet more than 30 to 60% of their power requirements through the nuclear power system.

Quotes by A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

The world isn't going backward, if you can just stay young enough to remember what it was really like when you were really young.

Quotes by A. J. Liebling

It's so easy to get used to playing a role. Then all of the sudden when you're tossed out of it, it's almost like you have to remember how to act again!

Quotes by A. J. Cook

You have to remember that I was a bright but simple fellow from Canada who seldom, if ever, met another writer, and then only a so-called literary type that occasionally sold a story and meanwhile worked in an office for...

Quotes by A. E. van Vogt

I remember, in my first show in New York, they asked, 'Where is the Indian-ness in your work?'... Now, the same people, after having watched the body of my work, say, 'There is too much Indian philosophy in your work.'...

Quotes by A. Balasubramaniam

I don't remember ever stealing things, but I suppose I was endlessly borrowing money off people.

Quotes by A. A. Gill

'Remember the Time' and 'You Rock My World' from Michael Jackson were two of my favorite songs ever. My mom used to bump them all the time.

Quotes by A Boogie wit da Hoodie

I call everyone 'Darling' because I can't remember their names.

Quotes by Zsa Zsa Gabor

I don't remember anybody's name. How do you think the 'dahling' thing got started?

Quotes by Zsa Zsa Gabor

I can't even remember the first time I started singing.

Quotes by Zooey Deschanel

I was a child during the Lebanese civil war, and I remember Israeli bombardments. So growing up, my view of Israel was completely negative. I'm not coming from a neutral place, but with time, I've had to re-examine my thinking.

Quotes by Ziad Doueiri

It's the first time it's happened to me and maybe the last. It's a strange sensation, not normal for me. I can't remember scoring three goals, even when I was a kid.

Quotes by Zinedine Zidane

To do art, one thing should always remember - subjects of people in misery have deep meanings.

Quotes by Zhang Yimou

I can remember when Democrats believed that it was the duty of America to fight for freedom over tyranny.

Quotes by Zell Miller

I remember 'Hannah Montana' came out, and I was so depressed, I started crying because I was like, 'I want to do that.'

Quotes by Zendaya

I remember being a kid, I was a little kid when my dad took me to 'Munchausen.' I guess he took my whole family, but I kind of didn't want to go for some reason. Then we got there, and...

Quotes by Zal Batmanglij

I remember when I was in third grade, I was in a classroom, and the teacher said, 'What do you want to do when you get older?' We were going around the room. I said, 'I want to be a...

Quotes by Zach LaVine

My family had a business where they worked with gravestones, and I remember growing up and playing in cemeteries like it was a normal playground.

Quotes by Zach Roerig

I'd wanted to be famous for as long as I could remember.

Quotes by Zach Anner

I remember watching Audrey Hepburn dancing in movies, and I was inspired by how graceful she looked, though I understand it was no easy task.

Quotes by Yuan Yuan Tan

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.