A great memory does not make a philosopher, any more than a dictionary can be called grammar. John Henry Newman
I was myself brought up with my brother, whose name was Matthias, for he was my own brother, by both father and mother; and I made mighty proficiency in the improvements of my learning, and appeared to have both a great memory and understanding. Flavius Josephus
The 1984 European Championships were held in France and that was something important. I felt on form then, even though I was practically always injured at all the World Cups. It's a great memory. But in any case, the past is past. Michel Patini
A very great memory often forgotteth how much time is lost by repeating things of no use. George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax
Southerners love a good tale. They are born reciters, great memory retainers, diary keepers, letter exchangers . . . great talkers. Eudora Welty
A man of great memory without learning hath a rock and a spindle and no staff to spin. George Herbert