60 beautiful, short and meaningful English phrases

Words are best expressed in their own language, sometimes we get lost in translations and it is possible to say that each language has its own charm. So why not make use of our language skills and write beautiful English phrases, to give a different touch to your messages.

In this sense it is worth remembering short English phrases that have been pronounced and written by musicians, philosophers, writers, rulers, philosophers and thinkers in this language, about life, love, freedom and reflection on life in general.

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60 beautiful and short English phrases of love

We have made a compilation of 60 short but meaningful English phrases that talk about different topics that may be useful to you to reflect and to dedicate to your special people. We have commented them with their translation so that you can understand their meaning 100%.

1. At the end of the day, if I can say I had fun, it was a good day.

This phrase in English is by Simone Biles and translates: "At the end of the day, if I can say that I had fun, it was a good day."

2. If you love someone, set them free. If they come back they’re yours; if they don't they never were.

Richard Bach gives us this lovely English phrase of love which translates: “If you love someone, set him free. If it comes back it's yours, if it doesn't come back then it never was ”.

3. You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.

"You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough." This is what these words from Mae West mean.

4. Everything seems impossible until it is done.

"Everything seems impossible until it is done". A short but very forceful English phrase from Nelson Mandela.

5. For every good reason there is to lie, there is a better reason to tell the truth.

Bo Bennett gives us a lesson on lying with his words that translate: "For every good reason there is to lie, there is a better reason to tell the truth."

6. There is no love without forgiveness, and there is no forgiveness without love.

Bryant H. McGill is the author of this phrase in English of love and says that: "There is no love without forgiveness, and there is no forgiveness without love."

7. Happiness is like a kiss, you must share it to enjoy it.

"Happiness is like a kiss, you must share it to enjoy it." Words by Bernard Meltzer.

8. No matter what has happened. No matter what you've done. No matter what you will do. I will always love you. I swear it

C.J. Redwine writes some powerful words about love in her book “Defiance” and one of the beautiful English phrases on this list: “It doesn't matter what happened. It doesn't matter what you've done. It doesn't matter what you will do. I will always love you".

9. There is never a time or place for true love. It happens accidentally.

If you want to jump into tell that special someone how you feel, he uses this phrase in English of love that translates: “There is never time or place for true love. It happens accidentally ”.

10. Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.

On one of his visits to Western countries the Dalai Lama uttered this beautiful phrase in short but powerful English, which translates: “Be nice whenever possible. It is always possible".

11. Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.

Another person who made great teachings of his words for humanity was Martin Luther King Jr. For example these who say: "Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend."

12. Love is life. And if you miss love, you miss life.

And how about these beautiful words by Leo Buscaglia: “Love is life. And if you lose love, you lose life ”.

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13. There is no love more sincere than the love of food.

If what you are looking for is a phrase in English of love and full of humor, try this one by George Bernard Shaw: "There is no love more sincere than the love of food."

14. It's one thing to fall in love. It's another to feel someone else fall in love with you, and to feel a responsibility toward that love.

Whoever you say this phrase from the book “Everyday” by David Levithan will surely be speechless: “It's one thing to fall in love. Another thing is to feel that someone else falls in love with you, and to feel a responsibility towards that love ”.

15. Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.

Jim Rohn is the author of this short phrase in English that invites us to reflect on happiness: “Happiness is not something you can put off for the future; it is something you design for the present ”.

16. Love is the answer, and you know that for sure; Love is a flower, you've got to let it grow.

And we could not leave this list without a phrase in English from John Lennon, a member of the British band "The Beatles". In Spanish he says that: “Love is the answer, and you surely know that; love is a flower that you have to let grow ”.

17. Believe and act as if it were impossible to fail.

Although Goethe was German, he also wrote this beautiful and powerful phrase in English: "Believe and act as if failure is impossible."

18. I wanted to tell you that wherever I am, whatever happens, I'll always think of you.

Another phrase to dedicate and fall in love: "I wanted to tell you whatever it is, whatever happens, I will always think of you."

19. All of me loves all of you.

"All of me loves all of you" is what translates this phrase in English of love, very short but more than enough to express falling in love.

20. There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.

Edith Wharton's phrase to reflect on and that translates: "There are two ways of diffusing light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it."

21. Love is friendship set on fire.

Jeremy Taylor describes love this way: "Love is a friendship that is set on fire."

22. The power of imagination makes us infinite.

"The power of imagination makes us infinite" is what translates this beautiful phrase in English by John Muir.

23. And in her smile de ella I see something more beautiful than the stars.

The musical "Across the universe" the Beth Revis leaves us these beautiful words that describe how we feel when we are falling in love: "And in his smile I see something more beautiful than the stars."

24. Love is an untamed force. When we try to control it, it destroys us. When we try to imprison it, it enslaves us. When we try to understand it, it leaves us feeling lost and confused.

Do you agree with this description of love in English? "Love is an indomitable force. When we try to control it, it destroys us. When we try to imprison him, he enslaves us. When we try to understand it, it leaves us feeling lost and confused. "

25. Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.

We also have a phrase in English from Benjamin Franklin, who contributed so much to the United States, this teaching for example: “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn ”.

26. Love is the driver for all great stories: not just romantic love, but the love of parent for child, for family, for country.

Other English phrase of very beautiful love and very true is this one by Jojo Moyes that translates: "Love is the conductor of all great stories: not only romantic love, but the love of a father for his son, for the family, for the country."

27. We do not remember days, we remember moments.

"We do not remember days we remember moments". Short and forceful words about what truly weighs on our memories, by Cesare Pavese.

28. You're incredible. I've been looking for you all my life.

"You are amazing. I have looked for you all my life ”. This is the phrase in English to dedicate to the person who is the love of your life when you finally find her.

29. I have decided to stick to love; hate is too great a burden to bear.

Let those who live by these words raise their hands: “I have decided to cling to love; hatred is too great a burden to bear. "

30. I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.

Jimmy Dean is the author of this motivating phrase in English and that translates: "I cannot change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination."

31. The greatest gift that you can give to others is the gift of unconditional love and acceptance.

Beautiful words from Brian Tracy: "The best gift you can give to others is the gift of unconditional love and acceptance."

32. Keep your face always toward the sunshine and shadows will fall behind you.

We could not stop quoting this short phrase in English from Walt Whitman: "Keep your face always towards the sunlight, and the shadows will fall behind you."

33. I still fall in love with you every day!

For those who are still madly in love with their partner, a message with this phrase in English would not fall badly: "I keep falling in love with you every day."

34. You don't love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song that only you can hear.

"You don't love someone because of their appearance, or because of their clothes, or because of their luxury car, but because they sing a song that only you can hear." Beautiful phrase in English with a very valuable message about love.

35. Life is too short to be living somebody else’s dream.

Hugh Hefner, the founder of Playboy magazine, also had his moments of wise words, like these that translate: "Life is too short to live someone else's dream."

36. Trust in dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.

"Trust in dreams, because in them lies the key to eternity", is what this wise phrase in English by Khalil Gibran says.

37. Laugh as much as you breathe and love while you live.

"Laugh as much as you breathe and love while you live." This is the lesson that actor Johnny Depp leaves us with this beautiful phrase in English.

38. The sun is up, the sky is blue, today is beautiful and so are you.

You can also use these words to dedicate that form a rhyme in its English version: "The sun has risen, the sky is blue, today is a beautiful day just like you."

39. All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.

Another phrase of love in English loaded with humor and irony that you can use is this one that translates: “All you need is love. But a little chocolate every now and then doesn't hurt. "

40. Honest disagreement is often a good sign of progress.

Mahatma Gandhi the author of many of the most enlightening, thoughtful and truth-filled phrases we can find. This means: "An honest disagreement is usually a good sign of progress."

41. I will go anywhere as long as it is forward.

"I will go anywhere, as long as it is forward." Nails words to motivate and inspire us in English by David Livingstone.

42. Dream as if you´ll live forever. Live as if you´ll die today.

Another phrase from one of the most iconic stars on the screen is James Dean and this is one of his phrases in English that translates: “Dream as if you were going to live forever. Live as if you were going to die today ”.

43. The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and brings peace to our minds. That’s what I hope to give you forever.

If you can't find the words to express how much you love someone, use this English phrase of love that translates: “The best love is the one that awakens the soul and brings peace to the mind. That is the love that I hope to give you forever.

44. And in the end, the love you take, is equal to the love you make.

"In the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make." So what love are you worth and what are you willing to accept?

45. The good times of today, are the sad thoughts of tomorrow.

The phrases of Bob Marley's songs have always been very beautiful and successful, for example this one that means: "The good times of today are the sad memories of tomorrow."

46. Turn your wounds into wisdom.

Oprah Winfrey, the queen of American television gives us this short phrase in English that means: "Transform your wounds into wisdom."

47. What we do in life has its echo in eternity.

"What we do in life has its echo in eternity." Short phrase in English by Russell Crowe to reflect on life.

48. I look at you and see the rest of my life in front of my eyes.

Other words to inspire you to say how you feel about the other person in English, which mean "I look at you and see the rest of my life in front of my eyes."

49. Because I could watch you for a single minute and find a thousand things that I love about you.

"Because I could look at you for a single minute and find thousands of things that I would like about you." Beautiful words of love in English to dedicate and fall in love with.

50. The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found your passion yet, keep looking, don't settle ”. It is the lesson that Steve Jobs left us.

51. If you can dream it, you can do it.

"If you can dream it you can do it". Is beautiful and inspiring english phrase It's from one of the greatest creators of the stories we grew up with: Walt Disney.

52. Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.

The lessons that Dr Seuss gave us as children remain applicable forever. It is translated: “Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.

53. I knew the second I met you that there was something about you I needed.

Imagine if that special person dedicates this phrase to you in English that means: "I knew from the first second I met you that there was something about you that I needed."

54. Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.

This short phrase in English is by Will Rogers and gives us a very good lesson, "Don't let yesterday steal too much from today."

55. Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game.

"Only play. Have fun. Enjoy the game ”. Words of the famous NBA player, Michael Jordan.

56. I am catastrophically in love with you.

Other way of expressing that you have fallen in love in English is the one that Cassandra Clare writes in "Clockwork princess", with this beautiful phrase in English of love and that translates: "I am catastrophically in love with you".

57. Close your eyes and I'll kiss you, tomorrow I'll miss you.

This is a beautiful phrase from a song by "The Beatles" and says: "Close your eyes and I'll kiss you, tomorrow I'll miss you."

58. I think goals should never be easy, they should force you to work, even if they are uncomfortable at the time.

Another athlete that is part of this list is the swimmer Michael Phelps and this is what his reflection means: “Goals should never be simple; they should push you to work, even if they are uncomfortable. "

60. There is a madness in loving you, a lack of reason that makes it feel so flawless.

A phrase in English of love that describes how we feel for our partner and that you can dedicate to him: "There is a madness in loving you, a lack of reason that makes you feel so impeccable."

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