Ray Bradbury. The illustrated man (№ 11473)

- And why do I remember things that I can't use it? I am a practical man. If I can't see the Ground and walk on it, well, do you want me to go by memory on Earth, so what? It hurts. Memories of how once told me father, prickly, like a porcupine needle. To hell with them! Away from the memories. They make people unhappy, prevented him from working, brought to tears.