Memento quotes

View Quote [running] Okay, so what am I doing? [sees man also running] I'm chasing this guy. [man shoots] Nope. He's chasing me.

View Quote I always thought the joy of reading a book is not knowing what happens next.

View Quote Memory can change the shape of a room; it can change the color of a car. And memories can be distorted. They're just an interpretation, they're not a record, and they're irrelevant if you have the facts.

View Quote I have to believe in a world outside my own mind. I have to believe that my actions still have meaning, even if I can't remember them. I have to believe that when my eyes are closed, the world's still there. Do I believe the world's still there? Is it still out there?... Yeah. We all need mirrors to remind ourselves who we are. I'm no different... Now... where was I?

View Quote I was the only guy who disagreed with the cops - and I had brain damage.

View Quote I don't even know how long she's been gone. It's like I've woken up in bed and she's not here... because she's gone to the bathroom or something. But somehow, I know she's never gonna come back to bed. If I could just... reach over and touch... her side of the bed, I would know that it was cold, but I can't. I know I can't have her back... but I don't want to wake up in the morning, thinking she's still here. I lie here not knowing... how long I've been alone. So how... how can I heal? How am I supposed to heal if I can't... feel time?

View Quote Facts, not memories. That's how you investigate. I know, it's what I used to do.

View Quote The world doesn't just disappear when you close your eyes. Does it?

View Quote [Looking down at the liquor bottle in his hands] I don't feel drunk.

View Quote Do I lie to myself to be happy? In your case, Teddy, yes, I will.

View Quote You sad, sad freak. I can say whatever the **** I want, and you won't remember. We'll still be best friends. Or maybe even lovers.

View Quote Is that what your little note says? It must be hard living your life off a couple of scraps of paper. You mix your laundry list with your grocery list you'll end up eating your underwear for breakfast.

View Quote So you lie to yourself to be happy. There's nothing wrong with that. We all do it.

View Quote Someone has to pay, Lenny. Somebody always pays.

View Quote It's beer o'clock, and I'm buying.