- “It’s never too late to have a happy childhood." –Tom Robbins
- “When our memories outweigh our dreams, we have grown old.” –Bill Clinton
- “Memories are created by what we do, not by what we think.” –Byron Pulsifer
- “Sweet is the memory of distant friends. Like the mellow rays departing the sun, it falls tenderly, yet sadly, on the heart.” –Washington Irving
- “The popular idea that a child forgets easily is not an accurate one. Many people go right through life in the grip of an idea which has been impressed on them in very tender years.” –Dame Agatha Christie
- “A memory is what is left when something happens and does not completely unhappen.” –Edward de Bono
- “The next best thing to the enjoyment of a good time is the recollection of it.” –James Lendall Basford
- “The work of memory collapses time.” –Walter Benjamin
- “Memory is the diary that we all carry about with us.” –Oscar Wilde
- “Take care of all your memories. For you cannot relive them.” –Bob Dylan
- “Memories of our lives, our weeks, and our deeds will continue in others.” –Rosa Parks
Memorable Quotes on Memories
Words: the little blocks of letters written and said aloud to communicate the mind’s otherwise indescribable thoughts and feelings. Dealt and received in the form of compliments, anger, gratitude, and sorrow, these small communicative forms are stitched into sentences able to inspire, generate truth, and offer solace. As we spiral through life’s conundrums, certain words resonate more than anything else. They speak to us in a way that makes us feel understood and validated. Strangely enough, some of the most eloquent phrases that touch our lives come from strangers and create memories that last a lifetime. Here are some of our favorites, related to memory:
