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[English Quotes] Make English Feel Familiar! A Collection of Cool English Quotes You’ve Probably Heard at Least Once
Many people probably feel, “I want to learn English, but I’m not good at it.” Still, there’s actually a lot of English you’re already familiar with in everyday life.
Here, we’ve gathered cool English quotes—from the ones everyone has heard at least once to some hidden gems.
Whether they’re sayings by historical figures or quotes from world-famous athletes and artists, they’ll surely resonate across eras and borders.
They’re also great for studying English, so we highly recommend them.
You might even start to feel that English is closer to you than you thought.
[English Quotes] Make English feel familiar! A collection of cool English quotes you’ve probably heard at least once (1–10)
In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunityAlbert Einstein
“In the midst of every difficulty lies opportunity.” This is a famous quote by Albert Einstein, the German physicist known for proposing the theory of relativity.
In other words, the idea that “it is precisely through struggle that we find opportunity” could be seen as words unique to him—a genius who, despite his brilliance and earnest nature, did not find smooth success in marriage or work.
Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration.Thomas Alva Edison
“Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.” This is a famous quote by the American inventor Thomas Edison.
According to Edison, the correct interpretation of this saying is that without the 1% inspiration, the 99% perspiration is wasted.
He repeatedly emphasized the importance of hard work and said that inspiration itself arises from such effort.
I have a dreamMartin Luther King
“I have a dream.” A famous phrase, isn’t it? These are the words of Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr., the ideological pillar of the Black civil rights movement in the United States during the 1960s, when racial discrimination still persisted.
His “dream” was a society where discrimination is abolished and everyone can live as equals, regardless of skin color or any other differences.
Whose, it isn’t necessary also to imitate. Look for your track.Ivica Osim
This is a famous quote by the footballer Ivica Osim: “There’s no need to imitate anyone—find your own path.” I think these words are very uplifting.
They feel like something only someone with a wide range of achievements could say.
If you can dream it, you can do it.Walt Disney
“If you can dream it, you can do it.” This is a famous quote by Walt Disney, the creator of Mickey Mouse.
When I first heard this quote, I felt so excited.
It means that no matter how small it is, if you have a dream and take action, one day that dream will come true, right?
To live without Hope is to Cease to live.Fyodor Dostoyevsky
“To live without hope is to cease to live.” This is a famous quote by Fyodor Dostoevsky, one of Russia’s foremost novelists known for Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov.
Coming from Dostoevsky, who was a compulsive gambler and lived in abject poverty, the words carry considerable weight.
Failure is the first step to success.Zlatan Ibrahimović
Here’s a quote from Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimović: “Failure is the first step to success.” It may sound like a commonplace saying, but when Ibrahimović says it, it carries real weight.
Wonderful.
Doubt is the origin of wisdom.Rene Descartes
“Doubt is the origin of knowledge.” This is a famous quote by the French mathematician and philosopher René Descartes, known for the philosophical principle “I think, therefore I am.” It is said that when Descartes examined things, he began by doubting everything.
This quote highlights the importance of thinking without being bound by fixed ideas.
The future starts today, not tomorrow.John Paul II
“The future starts today, not tomorrow.” This is a famous quote by Pope John Paul II of the Catholic Church, a figure who called for world peace and the eradication of war, and who influenced the entire world beyond the boundaries of religion.
More precisely, this quote emphasizes not “today” but “now.” It proposes that once you decide, you should begin immediately—that is the first step in creating the future.
All we are saying is give peace a chance!John Winston Lennon
“What we’re saying is: give peace a chance!” This is a famous quote by John Lennon of The Beatles.
While often labeled as a quote, it originally comes from John’s solo song, an anti-war anthem addressing the Vietnam War.
With powerful, message-driven lyrics, the song captures the spirit of its time.
One cannot help but wish for peace.