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[English Quotes] Make English Feel Familiar! A Collection of Cool English Quotes You’ve Probably Heard at Least Once

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.

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)

Doubt is the origin of wisdom.Rene Descartes

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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.

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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.

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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.

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[English Quotes] Make English feel more familiar! A collection of cool English quotes you've probably heard at least once (11–20)

Peace begins with a smile.Mother Terasa

“Peace begins with a smile” Mother Terasa

Peace begins with a smile.Mother Terasa

“Life begins with a smile.” This is a famous quote by Mother Teresa, a Catholic nun.

She devoted her life to world peace and to the poor, engaging in various volunteer activities.

From this quote, we can sense her all-embracing kindness.

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Let him who would move the world, first move himself.Socrates

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Let him who would move the world, first move himself.Socrates

“If you want to move the world, first move yourself.” This is a famous quote by Socrates, the ancient Greek philosopher.

If you want to move others and change your surroundings, you must first change yourself, right? Constantly examining yourself and making efforts is what leads to moving those around you—and the world.

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Don’t forget to love yourself.Soren Kierkegaard

Soren Kierkegaard: Don’t forget to love yourself….

Don't forget to love yourself.Soren Kierkegaard

“Do not forget to love yourself.” This is a famous quote by the Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard.

Known for works such as “The Sickness Unto Death” and “Either/Or,” it is a fitting expression from someone who valued love and pursued a pure way of living true to oneself.

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when you have ilminated the impossible,whatever remains,however impossible must be the truthJodie Starling

“When you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains—no matter how unbelievable—must be the truth,” as Professor Jody would say.

It may sound a bit harsh, but I think that’s how reality works.

It makes you realize that even things you can’t believe do happen in the real world.

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