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

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.”

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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.

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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.

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I walk slowly but I never walk backwards.Abraham Lincoln

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

I walk slowly but I never walk backwards.Abraham Lincoln

“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.

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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.Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

“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.

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Happiness depends upon ourselves.Aristotle

Aristotle: Happiness depends upon ourselves….

Happiness depends upon ourselves.Aristotle

“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.

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[English Quotes] Make English feel more familiar! A collection of cool English quotes you’ve probably heard at least once (21–30)

He not busy being born is busy dyingBob Dylan

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He not busy being born is busy dyingBob Dylan

“Those who aren’t busy being reborn every day are busy dying every day.” Does it mean we should live today to find a self that’s different from yesterday? It makes me feel as if I’m being asked whether I’m taking a negative or a positive view.

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