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    The charm, one might say the genius of memory, is that it is choosy, chancy, and temperamental: it rejects the edifying cathedral and indelibly photographs the small boy outside, chewing a hunk of melon in the dust.

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The heart that truly loves never forgets.

The heart that truly loves never forgets.

by Proverb Found in: Memory Quotes,
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I have a feeling this is destiny. [On the eve of her third marriage].

I have a feeling this is destiny. [On the eve of her third marriage].

by Christie Brinkley Found in: Existence Quotes,
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No memory is ever alone; it's at the end of a trail of memories, a dozen trails that each have read more

No memory is ever alone; it's at the end of a trail of memories, a dozen trails that each have their own associations.

by Louis L'amour Found in: Memory Quotes,
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It has sometimes been said that we find nowhere in nature an analogue of the difference between "happens" and "is," read more

It has sometimes been said that we find nowhere in nature an analogue of the difference between "happens" and "is," on the one hand, and "ought," on the other hand.

by Wolfgang Kohler Found in: Existence Quotes,
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You do not reform a world by ignoring it.

You do not reform a world by ignoring it.

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Take things as they are. Punch when you have to punch. Kick when you have to kick.

Take things as they are. Punch when you have to punch. Kick when you have to kick.

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The leaves of memory seemed to make A mournful rustling in the dark.

The leaves of memory seemed to make A mournful rustling in the dark.

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The true art of memory is the art of attention.

The true art of memory is the art of attention.

by Samuel Johnson Found in: Memory Quotes,
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Take care in your minutes, and the hours will take care of themselves.

Take care in your minutes, and the hours will take care of themselves.

by Lord Chesterfield Found in: Existence Quotes,
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