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

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.

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

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“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.

Don’t forget to love yourself.Soren Kierkegaard

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

“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.

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.

Patience is also a form of action.August Rodin

“Patience is also a form of action.” This is a famous quote by the French sculptor Auguste Rodin, who is very popular in Japan as well.

Despite his later fame, Rodin received no recognition during his art school years and experienced repeated setbacks.

Perhaps this is where this quote was born.

For those who love art, another recommended quote by Rodin is: “What matters most is to be moved, to love, to hope, and to live.”

Imagination means nothing without doing.Charlie Chaplin

“Imagination without action is meaningless.” This is a quote by Charlie Chaplin, known as one of the world’s three great kings of comedy.

Everyone imagines before taking action, but sometimes we feel satisfied just by imagining and never actually do it.

This quote gives us a push in those moments.

I like to be a free spirit. Some don’t like that, but that’s the way I am.Diana Frances

“I want to be a free spirit.

Some people don’t like that, but that’s who I am.” This is a famous quote by Diana, the first wife of Prince Charles.

I want to be honest with myself.

I want to be free.

Her stance of staying true to her beliefs even as a princess is truly admirable.

I walk slowly but I never walk backwards.Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln “I walk slowly, but I never walk backwards”

“My pace is slow, but I never walk back.” This is a famous quote by Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States.

It reflects a resolute belief: once a path and method are chosen with firm resolve, they are never overturned, and there is no turning back.

A goal without a plan is just a wish.Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

A Goal Without A Plan Is Just A Wish

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” This is a famous quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the French writer also known as the author of The Little Prince.

It’s a most fitting statement.

People, to a greater or lesser extent, have dreams and wishes, but setting aside the unrealistic ones, if we truly want to achieve something, this quote reminds us that it’s not enough to merely think about it—we must also make concrete plans.

Happiness depends upon ourselves.Aristotle

Aristotle: Happiness depends upon ourselves….

“Whether you are happy or not depends on yourself.” This is a famous quote by Aristotle, the ancient Greek philosopher.

Since happiness cannot be quantified, what we consider happiness depends on our own mindset—words that certainly give us much to ponder.