When we're infused with either enthusiasm or awe or fondness … it changes what we see. It changes what we remember.

Source: "The Art of Creating Awe." TEDGlobal 2012. Jun. 2012. Conference Presentation. Additional Information: This quote by visual effects guru Rob Legato means that when you are in a heightened emotional state, your perception and memory of events is altered. The quote is from Legato's 2012 TED Talk about the stories behind some of the movie effects he has created and people's emotional reactions to them. Watch the full TED Talk here: Rob Legato - The Art of Creating Awe