- Marta Kamen: [quoting St. Augustine, 4th century] My memory contains my feelings. Not in the same way as they are present in the mind when it experiences them, but in a quite different way. That is in keeping with the special powers of the memory. For even when I am unhappy I can remember times when I was cheerful. And when I'm cheerful I can remember past unhappiness. I can recall past fears, and yet not feel afraid. And when I remember that once I wanted something, I can do so without wishing to have it now.
- Marta Kamen: Sometimes memory can induce the opposite feeling. For I can be glad to remember sorrow that is over and done with. And sorry to remember happiness that has come to an end.