Subject: Intelligence » Memory

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

I saw a commercial on late night TV, it said,“Forget everything you know about slipcovers,” so I did, and it was a load off my mind; then the commercial tried to sell me slipcovers, and I didn’t know what the hell they were.

(1968 – 2005) American stand-up comedian

I constantly walk into a room and I don’t remember why.; but for some reason, I think there’s going to be a clue in the fridge.

(1964 – ) Canadian stand-up comedian, actress & television host

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

A lot of people mistake a short memory for a clear conscience.

(1926 – ) newspaper columnist

Women and elephants never forget an injury.

A man always remembers his first love with special tenderness, but after that he begins to bunch them.

(1880 – 1956) journalist, essayist, editor & satirist

An autobiography usually reveals nothing bad about its writer except his memory.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist

Recollect: To recall with additions something not previously known.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist

My fairy Godmother once asked me if I’d rather have a long penis or a long memory… I forget what my answer was.

Canadian stand-up comedian, actor & writer

Help a man when he is in trouble and he will remember you when he is in trouble again.


Your marriage is in trouble if your wife says, “You're only interested in one thing,” and you can't remember what it is.

(1906 – 1972) pianist, composer, author, comedian & actor

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

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator

I'm going to memorize your name and throw my head away.

(1906 – 1972) pianist, composer, author, comedian & actor

Nothing fixes a thing so intensely in the memory as the wish to forget it.

(1533 – 1592) French writer

Whenever I think of the past, it brings back so many memories.

Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything one learned in school.

(1879 – 1955) German-born physicist

I remember when Grandpa’s memories started to go; it was the day I caught him urinating with the door open… which is not a huge deal, but it’s annoying when I’m trying to drive.

Canadian comedian & actor

Your marriage is in trouble if your wife says, 'You're only interested in one thing,' and you can't remember what it is.

(1908 – 2002) comedian, radio & television actor

One who has a clear conscience has a foggy memory.