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But each day brings its petty dust our soon-choked souls to fill, and we forget because we must, and not read more
But each day brings its petty dust our soon-choked souls to fill, and we forget because we must, and not because we will.
Take only memories, leave nothing but footprints.
Take only memories, leave nothing but footprints.
The painful memories of the past will shape our future; the moments we cherish last forever in a beautiful array read more
The painful memories of the past will shape our future; the moments we cherish last forever in a beautiful array of remembrance.
 Where'er I roam, whatever realms to see,
 My heart untravelled, fondly turns to thee;
  Still to my read more 
 Where'er I roam, whatever realms to see,
 My heart untravelled, fondly turns to thee;
  Still to my brother turns, with ceaseless pain,
   And drags at each remove a lengthening chain. 
A retentive memory is a good thing, but the ability to forget is the true token of greatness.
A retentive memory is a good thing, but the ability to forget is the true token of greatness.
Memories are all we really own.
Memories are all we really own.
He who is not very strong in memory should not meddle with lying.
He who is not very strong in memory should not meddle with lying.
The palest ink is better than the best memory.
The palest ink is better than the best memory.