Douglas Rushkoff

One argument against open systems is that they become open to everything, good and bad. Like a Richard Meier skyscraper, the anal retentive, Bauhaus elegance of the Mac does prevent the loose ends and confusion of a less sterile environment. But it also prevents fertility. Apple's development must come from within.

American Journalist

Meg Rosoff

As a person with the retentive mental capacity of a goldfish and a dislike of repetition, I frequently make use of the thesaurus built into my Microsoft Word U.K. Software.

American Writer

Nikola Tesla

There is no memory or retentive faculty based on lasting impression. What we designate as memory is but increased responsiveness to repeated stimuli.

Inventor

Elbert Hubbard

A retentive memory may be a good thing, but the ability to forget is the true token of greatness.

Jack McBrayer

I'm a little bit anally retentive, a little bit OCD, but a whole lot clean.

American Actor

Harvey Mackay

Pale ink is better than the most retentive memory.

American Businessman

Geoffrey Rush

Australian Actor

Emphasizes someone's skill to remember information over long periods.

Memory Focus

Indicates lasting memory, not just for a brief time.

Not Temporary

Suggests an exceptional ability to remember things, beyond average.

Impressive Capacity

Refers to materials, highlighting their capacity to absorb or hold substances.

Physical Attribute

Pointing out usefulness in everyday items, like clothes, sponges, or towels.

Practical Use

Refers to an object's ability to preserve or contain its own substance.

Holding Inside

Certain materials are naturally good at holding elements like oils or water.

Natural Preservation

Expresses the physical act of holding tightly and not easily letting go.

Firm Hold

Can imply a deep emotional connection causing one to not let go.

Emotional Attachment

 and those that execute the messages go on to see increases in productivity within as short a time as three months. The first increases in productivity, of course, are improved animal health. We use SMS because it is retentive. Farmers store their messages, they write them down in books,

Retentive