Subject: Intelligence » Memory (Page 3)

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

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

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

You will need three umbrellas: one to leave at the office, one to leave at home, and one to leave on the train.

My grandfather’s a little forgetful, but he likes to give me advice; one day, he took me aside and left me there.

American comedian

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

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

I think it would be interesting if old people got anti-Alzheimer's disease where they slowly began to recover other people's lost memories.

(1937 – 2008) stand-up comedian, social critic, actor & author

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

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist

I always have trouble remembering three things: faces, names, and – I can't remember what the third thing is.

(1894 – 1956) American radio comedian

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

Women and elephants never forget an injury.

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

(1889 – 1945) actor, author & humorist

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

(1937 – ) comedian & television actor

Memory and teeth grow weaker with time.

She has a photogenic memory.

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

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist

There are three side effects of acid; enhanced long term memory, decreased short term memory… and I forget the third.


First you forget names, then you forget faces… next you forget to pull your zipper up and finally, you forget to pull it down.

(1896 – 1996) comedian, actor & entertainer

 It's hard to be nostalgic when you can't remember anything.

Put it out of your mind; in no time, it will be a forgotten memory.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.

I have an amazing ability to forget.

(1925 – 2005) American baseball player & manager