I was asked to memorise what I did not understand; and, my memory being so good, it refused to be insulted in that manner.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I was trying to find out what it was that everybody else understood without giving up my stubborn and hard-won lack of understanding.
I've actually got quite a good memory. I've good recall. It's often things which other people might not notice.
Anyone who in discussion relies upon authority uses, not his understanding, but rather his memory.
Memory is the thing you forget with.
Memory is a way of telling you what's important to you.
Memory narrativises itself.
I have a memory like an elephant. In fact, elephants often consult me.
A good conversationalist is not one who remembers what was said, but says what someone wants to remember.
I don't care that much about rote memorization. An old boyfriend of mine used to get into lacerating arguments with his parents over facts, and I used to watch on in mute astonishment. How could anyone actually argue about something that could be looked up?
A great memory does not make a mind, any more than a dictionary is a piece of literature.