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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.

For me, animals are not that much different from human beings.

Quotes by Joanna Krupa

Probably I chose immortality because mortality is a universal human obsession.

Quotes by Joan D. Vinge

Humans are upsetting a fragile balance that their own human ancestors established.

Quotes by Joan D. Vinge

The contradictions are what make human behavior so maddening and yet so fascinating, all at the same time.

Quotes by Joan D. Vinge

Studying anthropology, I developed a kind of holistic view of human existence, in which the dichotomies you listed are all necessary and vital aspects of life.

Quotes by Joan D. Vinge

If people have to put labels on me, I'd prefer the first label to be human being, the second label to be pacifist, and the third to be folk singer.

Quotes by Joan Baez

Profit is the sole criterion used by the establishment to evaluate economic activity. From the rat race to lame ducks. The vocabulary in vogue is a give-away. It's more reminiscent of a human menagerie than human society.

Quotes by Jimmy Reid

I really believe that, as human beings, we have an innate need to explore, to see what's around the corner.

Quotes by Jimmy Chin

I like the idea of infinite human potential, and a lot of my photography and filmmaking has been focused on that.

Quotes by Jimmy Chin

Mr. Speaker, the scientific evidence is overwhelming that embryonic stem cells have great potential to regenerate specific types of human tissues, offering hope for millions of Americans suffering from debilitating diseases.

Quotes by Jim Ramstad

I strongly support the call to greatly expand our human intelligence capability to penetrate al Qaeda and gather critical intelligence to prevent terrorist attacks on our homeland.

Quotes by Jim Ramstad

I don't want to save a creek for the creek's sake, but what's in it for human beings.

Quotes by Jim Fowler

The Delaware Estuary has sustained a human population for thousands of years, but by the end of the 19th Century, increased population and industrialization had transformed much of the upper Estuary watershed.

Quotes by Jim Gerlach

I don't see gender as the most significant fact of human existence.

Quotes by Jim Harrison

I thought if I could create a convincing cat I could say and do anything I wanted on the human condition.

Quotes by Jim Davis

I probably get more inspiration for human stories and idiosyncrasies than I do animal stories.

Quotes by Jim Davis

Missionaries are very human folks, just doing what they are asked. Simply a bunch of nobodies trying to exalt Somebody.

Quotes by Jim Elliot

Water is a finite resource that is essential in the advancement of agriculture, and is vital to human life.

Quotes by Jim Costa

We know that education is the key to unlocking human potential.

Quotes by Jill Biden

Entitlement is just the grossest kind of human behavior.

Quotes by Jessica Parker 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.