25 Mementos Quotes — Leonard Shelby Quest to Find His Wife’s Killer

Leonard Shelby suffers from memory loss yet attempts to find the man who killed his wife. However, his experience is far more intricate than he anticipates leading to some profound lines. Here are 25 Mementos quotes to learn more about his journey.

"Mementos" is a psychological thriller following a former insurance investigator named Leonard Shelby. Leonard is a reeling man hunting the person who killed and raped his wife.

Interestingly, he decides to go on a chase while suffering from a rare, untreatable form of memory loss. Leonard barely recalls what occurred fifteen minutes ago, yet he can remember the events before his accident, leading him to question the human condition.

This is where dialogue from the film really piques one's mind. Here are 25 Mementos quotes to learn more about Leonard's journey.

Leonard Shelby's quote: "I was the only guy who disagreed with the cops - and I had brain damage." | Source: facebook.com/MementoOfficial

Best Mementos Quotes from Leonard Shelby

"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." — Leonard Shelby

"We all need mirrors to remind ourselves who we are. I’m no different." — Leonard Shelby

"If we can’t make memories, we can’t heal." — Leonard Shelby

Teddy's quote: "So you lie to yourself to be happy. There's nothing wrong with that. We all do it." | Source: facebook.com/MementoOfficial

"Facts, not memories. That’s how you investigate. I know, it’s what I used to do." — Leonard Shelby

"I was the only guy who disagreed with the cops - and I had brain damage." — Leonard Shelby

"My wife deserves revenge, whether I know about it or not." — Leonard Shelby

"The world doesn’t just disappear when you close your eyes, does it?" — Leonard Shelby

Leonard Shelby's quote: "We all need mirrors to remind ourselves who we are. I'm not different." | Source: facebook.com/MementoOfficial

"I have to believe in a world outside of my own mind." — Leonard Shelby

"Oh, I'm Chasing This Guy. No. He's Chasing Me." — Leonard Shelby

"Why Are You Asking Me? I Can't Remember What I've Done." — Leonard Shelby

"I Take It I've Told You About My Condition." — Leonard Shelby

"Memory's not perfect. It's not even that good." — Leonard Shelby

Leonard Shelby's quote: "The world doesn't just disappear when you close your eyes, does it?" | Source: facebook.com/MementoOfficial

Mementos Quotes — Teddy

"So you lie to yourself to be happy. There's nothing wrong with that. We all do it." — Teddy

"You really want to get this guy, don't you?" — Teddy

"Someone has to pay, Lenny. Somebody always pays." — Teddy

"What are you, Pocahontas?" — Teddy

"You don't know who you are anymore." — Teddy

Leonard Shelby's quote: "I have to believe in a world outside of my own mind." | Source: facebook.com/MementoOfficial

Mementos Quotes — Natalie

"What's the last thing that you do remember?" — Natalie

"Tell me about her again." — Natalie

"Even if you get revenge, you're not gonna remember it. You're not even going to know that it happened." — Natalie

"You mix your laundry list with your grocery list, you'll end up eating your underwear for breakfast." — Natalie

Natalie's quote: "Even if you get revenge you're not gonna remember it. You're not even going to know that it happened." | Source: facebook.com/MementoOfficial

The "Mementos" storyline moves forward in time while also telling the story backward, making it easy to follow. The film questions how memories are reconstructed, creating room for many questions regarding the human condition.

Although a more serious tone, the movie also has a few hilarious lines from supporting characters. "Mementos," released in 2000, stars Guy Pearce (Leonard), Carrie-Anne Moss (Natalie), and Joe Pantoliano (Teddy).

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