Here are 12 classic short quotes written in English by the great author Natsume Soseki, emphasizing a selection of lines that make up a port of his powerful artistic lexicon.

1、“Some doors need to remain unopened - what lies beyond may not be worth the pain of entering.”

2、“Life is like a journey in the dark, we must learn to trust our own compass.”

3、“In the end, it is not the years in our lives that count, but the life in our years.”

4、"We all live with our own pain, but the difference is how we deal with it."

5、"A true friend is someone who you are always more easily understanding, yet with whom you cannot become unrelated easily."

6、“Often a true value in life appears beneath or next to trivial matters."

7、“Learning never exhausts the mind - which, it's enough to simply comprehend how vast ignorance can become one’s guideline when young."

8、“Although individuals may be fragile, it is through their imperfections that they become strong.”

9、"In the midst of every great challenge lies an opportunity to grow."

10、“Know that life cannot be put under pressure but yet remember its flowing will require plenty of acceptance, opening to mystery."

11、“Recollection does not lighten a man’s step or decrease the length of life; rather it focuses light in their memory to look more distinct."

12、“Reading without books leads one down long empty ways.”

Each of these quotes from Soseki's works captures a profound truth about life and human nature, making them timeless and relevant even today. His words are a testament to his deep understanding of human emotions and the complexities of everyday life.