Subject: Intelligence » Memory

The short memories of American voters is what keeps our politicians in office.

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator

The older you get, the faster you ran as a kid.

professional football player & coach

One who has a clear conscience has a foggy memory.

I had amnesia… once or twice.


Marriage is the alliance of two people, one of whom never remembers birthdays and the other never forgets them.

(1902 – 1971) American humorist & poet

When you become senile, you won't know it.

(1937 – ) comedian & television actor

You never realize what a good memory you have until you try to forget something.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist

Women and elephants never forget an injury.

One thing you will probably remember well is any time you forgive and forget.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist

A liar should have a good memory.

I am in the prime of senility.

(1706 – 1790) American statesman, author, scientist & inventor

In no time, it will be a forgotten memory.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

I have an amazing ability to forget.

(1925 – 2005) American baseball player & manager

Nothing is more responsible for the good old days than a bad memory.

(1889 – 1945) actor, author & humorist

Recollect: To recall with additions something not previously known.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist

You never know how much a man can't remember until he is called as a witness.

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator

When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

I can’t think of anything worse after a night of drinking than waking up next to someone and not being able to remember their name, or how you met, or why they’re dead.

(1969 – ) American actress, comedian, producer & writer

She has a photogenic memory.

The chance of forgetting something is directly proportional to… to…

Many a man fails as an original thinker simply because his memory is too good.