Many a man fails to become a thinker only because his memory is too good.

Many a man fails to become a thinker only because his memory is too good.

If you have to keep reminding yourself of a thing, perhaps it isn't so.

If you have to keep reminding yourself of a thing, perhaps it isn't so.

Unless we remember we cannot understand.

Unless we remember we cannot understand.

Forget those things that aren't worth remembering.

Forget those things that aren't worth remembering.

What we learn with pleasure we never forget.

What we learn with pleasure we never forget.

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.

Experience teaches that a strong memory is generally joined to a weak judgment.

Experience teaches that a strong memory is generally joined to a weak judgment.

The best memory is that which forgets nothing, but injuries. Write kindness in marble and write injuries in the dust.

The best memory is that which forgets nothing, but injuries. Write kindness in marble and write injuries in the dust.

Just remember that the things you put into your head are there forever,

Just remember that the things you put into your head are there forever,