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Every Man Quotes

Old wisdom, still true.

These every man quotes read like proverbs distilled to a single line - dying versus really living, loving what you're good at, being the son of your own works. It's the clarity that Courage quotes often aim for and rarely reach.

Every man dies. Not every man really lives.

Quotes by William Wallace

The sea hath fish for every man.

Quotes by William Camden

Every man loves what he is good at.

Quotes by Thomas Shadwell

I would like to believe every man is a one-woman man.

Quotes by Ranbir Kapoor

Artist Quotes

Every man of courage is a man of his word.

Quotes by Pierre Corneille

The great object is that every man be armed.

Quotes by Patrick Henry

Every man is the son of his own works.

Quotes by Miguel de Cervantes

Every man is a hero to his alias.

Quotes by Lee Siegel

Every man is an artist.

Quotes by Joseph Beuys

Believe Quotes

No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent.

Quotes by John Donne

Every man thinks god is on his side.

Quotes by Jean Anouilh

Every man who observes vigilantly and resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.

Quotes by Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

Every man is his own chief enemy.

Quotes by Anacharsis

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the tone of this every man quotes collection?
These read like proverbs - short, universal statements about purpose, character, and what defines a life well lived.
Why do people search for 'every man' quotes?
The phrase carries an old-fashioned, timeless weight, making these quotes popular for speeches, reflections, or anywhere someone wants a line that sounds like inherited wisdom.
Is there a quote here specifically about living versus merely existing?
Yes - one draws a sharp line between dying, which every man does, and really living, which not every man manages, a theme close to Courage quotes about seizing life.
Do any quotes connect to work or craft?
One does, noting that every man loves what he's good at, a simple observation tying satisfaction to competence, relevant to Artist quotes about mastering a craft.
Is there a quote about being judged by your own actions?
Yes - one states that every man's worth comes down to what he himself accomplishes, meaning your actions, not your birth, define who you are, a conviction worth comparing to what people Believe shapes character.

For more on defining yourself by your work, see the Artist collection, or what it means to truly Believe in something.