Memories are the souvenirs we carry forever: a laugh around a campfire, a hand held in a hospital room, a song that takes us right back to sixteen.
These quotes about memories were written by our editors for photo captions, scrapbooks, slideshows and cards to people you’ve shared life with.
Our editor’s top picks
- The best things in life are the memories we make together.
- Some moments last a second; the memory lasts a lifetime.
- Collect moments, then keep them close.
- Back then it was just a regular day. Now it’s a favorite memory.
- Good times become good memories.
Short quotes about memories
For captions and photo books.
- Making memories.
- Moments to remember.
- Memories made here.
- Good times, great memories.
- Forever in my heart.
- This one’s a keeper.
- Throwback to the best days.
- Memories last forever.
Quotes about memories with friends
For the people who were there.
- Friends make the best memories and the best stories.
- Our inside jokes are my favorite memories.
- Here’s to the late nights and the laughs we still talk about.
- Some friends are memories you get to keep for life.
- We made memories we’ll laugh about when we’re old.
- The best part of the trip was you.
- Friendship is a scrapbook of shared moments.
- Remember when? I’ll never forget.
Quotes about family memories
For home, holidays and childhood.
- Our family’s greatest treasure is the memories we share.
- Childhood memories are the warmest kind.
- Holidays are just memories waiting to happen.
- The kitchen table holds our favorite family stories.
- Every family photo tells a story.
- We didn’t have much, but we had the best memories.
- Memories of home stay with you wherever you go.
- Grandma’s house is full of our favorite memories.
Nostalgic quotes about memories
For looking back with a smile.
- Sometimes I miss the moments more than the places.
- Old photos, new tears, same love.
- If I could go back, I’d hold on a little longer.
- The past is a place I visit with a smile.
- Those were the days, and we didn’t even know it.
- Some memories feel like home.
- A song can take you back years in seconds.
- Nostalgia is love for the moments that shaped us.
Quotes about memories of loved ones
For those we’ve lost.
- Memories are how we keep loved ones close.
- Your memory is my treasure.
- When I miss you, I remember, and it helps.
- Love lives on in every memory we share.
- I carry your memory with me every day.
- You’re gone, but the memories stay.
- Every memory of you is a gift.
- Remembering you is easy. Missing you is the hard part.
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How we put this list together: All quotes are original lines by our editors, written for captions, scrapbooks and cards. Written and reviewed by John Moler, editor at Graceful Names. See our editorial policy.
