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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 if the telephone rang after 9 o'clock in the house, my mother would say, 'Who's ringing at this time?' We just wouldn't answer the phone.

Quotes by Lizzie Armitstead

I was raised on gospel. I remember hip-hop and rock music were secular, so basically, for my first ten years living in Detroit, I was on gospel. But when I moved to Houston, that's when I got to open up...

Quotes by Lizzo

But do remember that the most important risk factor for cancer is growing older. Most cancers occur in people over the age of 65.

Quotes by Liz Parrish

I mean, I kind of remember... I'm 36 now, so it's kind of hard for me to relate to what it was like when I was 25, or 24, but I do remember a period in time when that's how...

Quotes by Liz Phair

The first time at Louis Vuitton was Spring 2009 season, and I remember that the colors of the clothes were very dreamy.

Quotes by Liu Wen

I don't remember a time when I didn't define myself as a writer.

Quotes by Lisa Unger

I completely remember the horror I felt when my pits started getting hairy. I would walk with my arms pressed against my sides.

Quotes by Lisi Harrison

I vividly remember sixth grade. It's the year when kids turn mean, and it's definitely no longer okay to cry in public. So we force our hot tears back, and they burn our throats all the way down.

Quotes by Lisa McMann

I can't remember a time when I didn't write or make up stories, because it seemed to come with reading.

Quotes by Lisa Tuttle

I grew up being very shy, very much a bookworm, and I remember desperately wondering how to be accepted by the popular kids.

Quotes by Lisa Kleypas

I have always been an obsessive reader - I remember going back and forth to the local library with stacks of books taller than I was.

Quotes by Lisa Kleypas

I remember, after the Pamela Anderson roast, being told, 'You're sold out - you can add two more shows.'

Quotes by Lisa Lampanelli

I remember him watching me through the crack of a door singing with a hairbrush. I was in front of his mirror. I think he wanted me to sing. He would get me on the table and make me sing...

Quotes by Lisa Marie Presley

Like I've said many times before, I'm always more likely to remember goals for their importance rather than if they're beautiful or not. Goals scored in finals, for example.

Quotes by Lionel Messi

Remember that our Spanish conquerors, for their own benefit, deliberately created an oppressed underclass whose collective psyche became rooted in passivity and underachievement.

Quotes by Lionel Sosa

I can remember when nobody believed an actor and didn't care what he believed.

Quotes by Lionel Barrymore

And whenever you're struggling, it's so important to have a cheerleader who's there for you and can remind you of the great things you've done. Because sometimes you just can't remember them yourself.

Quotes by Lindsay Shookus

We don't have a lot of Reagan-type leaders in our party. Remember Ronald Reagan Democrats? I want a Republican that can attract Democrats.

Quotes by Lindsey Graham

You always remember the delicacy of the work you do on a new play - the delicacy and the rigor and the courage.

Quotes by Lindsay Duncan

They couldn't have a little kid occupying an important spot on the front row, so I sat in the back where all the models changed clothes. I remember vividly the rustling and the rush of the fabrics of the clothes...

Quotes by Linda Johnson Rice

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.