45 Stunning Calligraphy Quotes by Sean McCabe

Last Updated on September 13, 2024

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Sean McCabe is a hand lettering artist and type designer currently living in San Antonio, Texas. His passion for hand lettering and typography has recently turned into a successful business. In March 2014 Sean launched Learn Lettering, an online video course that educates people about the ins and outs of hand lettering. In addition to teaching, he also produces a twice-a-week podcast discussing design, creativity, and business.

Below you will find forty-five creative examples of his stunning work. Enjoy!

Eventually all the pieces fall into place

Be Today

Live Laugh Love

Blur The Line Between Work & Play

The best camera is the one you have with you

You Are The Highlight of My Day

You can read tutorials all day, but you’ll only improve by doing

Hand Lettered Type Anatomy

What Would You Do If Money Was No Object

On Saying No

Make excuses things.

It’s Not About Destination, It’s About the Journey

Life isn’t about avoiding risks, it’s about making calculations & going all in with the things you love

Do what you love and never work a day in your life

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

It’s Always Coffee Time

On Getting Recognition

Let’s Make Some Magic

Practice Makes Perfect

Life’s a Mountain not a Beach

I’m glad I didn’t die before I met you

Always Make New Mistakes

Life is Happening

Ampersand Lifestyle

You will never influence the world by trying to be like it

‘A’ of glyphs

Make More Things This Year

Start that thing you’ve been putting off today

The only way out is through

The Lone Star State

Some Opportunities Only Come Once – Seize Them

Faith is the conflict between now and later

Endurance is the Price Tag of Achievement

Do What You Love & Do It Often

Life is About the People You Meet

Live Your Dream

Time Does Not Equal Money

Travel

Try New Things

You are more than what you do

Focus on what matters

Bring the Flow

Do What Makes You Come Alive

Inspiration Is Everywhere

Giving is the Best Way to be Fulfilled

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Eventually all the pieces fall into place

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Be Today

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Live Laugh Love

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Blur The Line Between Work & Play

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The best camera is the one you have with you

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You Are The Highlight of My Day

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You can read tutorials all day, but you’ll only improve by doing

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Hand Lettered Type Anatomy

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What Would You Do If Money Was No Object

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On Saying No

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Make excuses things.

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It’s Not About Destination, It’s About the Journey

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Life isn’t about avoiding risks, it’s about making calculations & going all in with the things you love

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Do what you love and never work a day in your life

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

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It’s Always Coffee Time

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On Getting Recognition

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Let’s Make Some Magic

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Practice Makes Perfect

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Life’s a Mountain not a Beach

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I’m glad I didn’t die before I met you

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Always Make New Mistakes

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Life is Happening

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Ampersand Lifestyle

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You will never influence the world by trying to be like it

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‘A’ of glyphs

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Make More Things This Year

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Start that thing you’ve been putting off today

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The only way out is through

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The Lone Star State

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Some Opportunities Only Come Once – Seize Them

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Faith is the conflict between now and later

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Endurance is the Price Tag of Achievement

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Do What You Love & Do It Often

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Life is About the People You Meet

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Live Your Dream

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Time Does Not Equal Money

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Travel

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Try New Things

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You are more than what you do

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