Memorable quotes

Memorable

1.1K quotes on this topic — from poets, philosophers, and thinkers across history.

1.1K quotes

Explore further

Browse quotes that often appear alongside memorable — connected by shared ideas and recurring themes.

Quote collection

Memorable quotes (page 20 of 53)

Follow a thought to its author, or read the full quote page.

Winston Churchill Politician, Writer, Historian
Memorable

"Everyone can recognize history when it happens. Everyone can recognize history after is has happened; but only the wise man knows at the moment what is vital and permanent, what is lasting and memorable."

Read quote 3 likes
Walker Percy Author, Novelist
Memorable

"The fact is I am quite happy in a movie, even a bad movie. Other people, so I have read, treasure memorable moments in their lives."

Read quote 3 likes
Tennessee Williams Playwright
Memorable

"But since I have a poet's weakness for symbols, I am using this character also as a symbol; he is the long-delayed but always expected something that we live for."

Read quote 3 likes
Ti West Filmmaker
Memorable

"From a performance standpoint, it just gives [actors] so much - I had such a great cast [ in Valley of Violence] - and it gives them the ability to go wild with it and to have performances that are memorable."

Read quote 3 likes
Ti West Filmmaker
Memorable

"It is a very classic Western [Valley of Violence], and if you like Westerns, you'll like this movie, but there's a tone to it that's all its own that I think is unique and memorable."

Read quote 3 likes
Tom Robbins Novelist, Essayist
Memorable

"How we shape our understanding of others' lives is determined by what we find memorable in them, and that in turn is determined not by any potentially accurate overview of another's personality but rather by the tension and balance that exist in our daily relationships."

Read quote 3 likes
Seth Musician
Memorable

"A good job is largely anonymous and forgotten (but still important). A personal job, on the other hand, is humanized. It brings us closer together. It might not be remarkable, but it stands out as memorable because (however briefly) the recipient of the work was touched by someone else. Often, remarkable work is personal too, but personal might just be enough for today."

Read quote 3 likes
Memorable

"Did we kiss last night?" "Yes." "Well, it wasn't memorable because I have no recollection of it." He laughs. "I was kiddin'. We didn't kiss." He leans in. "When we kiss you'll remember it.Forever."

Read quote 3 likes
Stan Lee Comic Book Writer, Editor
Memorable

"A superhero's catchphrase should be like a really memorable advertising slogan. It sticks in your head and you can't stop humming it. And let's face it, superheroes are just really selling themselves as products."

Read quote 3 likes