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Human Quotes

Being human is a work in progress.

These human quotes take a reflective turn, covering our capacity to change and adapt, the elusive search for real satisfaction beyond consumption, and a candid look at why relationships often fall short of what we hope for. For more, see our Human Being quotes.

If mothers are our first teachers, then having a narcissistic one teaches us that human closeness is terrifying, and the world is a heartless, inconsistent place.

Quotes by Koren Zailckas

We have to choose between a global market driven only by calculations of short-term profit, and one which has a human face.

Quotes by Kofi Annan

The United Nations, whose membership comprises almost all the states in the world, is founded on the principle of the equal worth of every human being.

Quotes by Kofi Annan

All parts of the human body get tired eventually - except the tongue.

Quotes by Konrad Adenauer

Terrorism is contempt for human dignity.

Quotes by Kjell Magne Bondevik

If we listen human instinct actually tells us what we need, but advertising makes us want things we don't need and things we can't have.

Quotes by Kit Williams

The human race has a yearning to explore. That's part of our biological and psychological makeup.

Quotes by Kip Thorne

Policing is an integral part of governance. It is a whole, but it is also a part of the larger whole. Just like a human organ like the head, it's got intelligence, stamina, strategy and surveillance. But it cannot function...

Quotes by Kiran Bedi

I'm so fascinated by the human longing for meaning. The way we relate romantically to each other is so much to do with our longing for meaning as well.

Quotes by Kimbra

I'm actually a pretty decent human being, and when I'm home I'm straight as an arrow.

Quotes by Kid Rock

People find meaning and redemption in the most unusual human connections.

Quotes by Khaled Hosseini

The eye of a human being is a microscope, which makes the world seem bigger than it really is.

Khalil Gibran

Lionel Messi is not human. He is from another galaxy.

Quotes by Kevin-Prince Boateng

I believe as human beings we are out of balance, out of synch with the earth.

Quotes by Kevin Richardson

Every breath we take as human beings damages the planet.

Quotes by Kevin McCloud

I have a cult-like following because I exemplify what it is to be a human being.

Quotes by Kevin Gates

We have proven that you can actually move strong, progressive policies, grow the economy, and improve the human condition.

Quotes by Kevin de Leon

Bruce Wayne is Batman. He became Batman the instant his parents were murdered. Batman needs Bruce, however hollow that identity feels to him from time to time. Bruce keeps Batman human.

Quotes by Kevin Conroy

I thought of running for office when I was in law school, but I wanted to work on human rights.

Quotes by Kerry Kennedy

You don't need a passport to work on human rights.

Quotes by Kerry Kennedy

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a quote about seeking human honour and respect?
Yes, one quote expresses this as a kind of utopian wish: "Perhaps I seek certain utopian things, space for human honour and respect, landscapes not yet offended, planets that do not exist yet, dreamed landscapes." For more reflections on what it means to exist, see our Being quotes.
Is there a quote about human beings changing and growing over time?
Yes, one quote states: "As human beings we do change, grow, adapt, perhaps even learn and become wiser." For more directly on this theme, see our Human Being quotes.
Is there a quote about finding happiness outside of consumption?
Yes, one quote argues: "There are other ways of finding satisfaction, recipes for human happiness, enjoyment, dignified and meaningful, gratifying life, than increased consumption that increases production." For more on this idea, see our Life quotes.
Is there a quote about where human attention tends to focus in relationships?
Yes, one quote observes: "Human attention tends to be focused on the satisfactions relationships are hoped to bring, precisely because somehow they have not been truly satisfactory."
Where can I find more quotes about the human experience generally?
Our Always quotes offer more broad, timeless reflections that pair well with this theme.

Broader reflections on identity and existence continue on our Being and Life pages, both natural extensions of this theme.