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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.

Art is what defines us, what makes us human.

Quotes by Jan Vogler

We're all complex human beings, and if some of that complexity shows through, I think it's advantageous for the movie.

Quotes by Jan de Bont

We receive reports now on a daily basis from our own people on the ground in Darfur on widespread atrocities and grave violations of human rights against the civilian population.

Quotes by Jan Egeland

Communication is at the very core of our society. That's what makes us human.

Quotes by Jan Koum

'Tis human actions paint the chart of time.

Quotes by James Montgomery

What is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?

Quotes by James Madison

A fantasy film is often improved by some kind of human reality.

Quotes by James Mangold

The object of pure physics is the unfolding of the laws of the intelligible world; the object of pure mathematics that of unfolding the laws of human intelligence.

Quotes by James Joseph Sylvester

There is no heresy or no philosophy which is so abhorrent to the church as a human being.

James Joyce

We have known since the 1800s that carbon dioxide traps heat in the atmosphere. The right amount keeps the climate conducive to human life.

Quotes by James Hansen

It is the recognition of history as a record of human experience which has inevitably resulted in the inclusion of this conquest of civilization within the framework of a complete human history.

Quotes by James Henry Breasted

This recognition of the earlier human background, now so obvious to us, did not come all at once, for the inclusion of history itself in university instruction is an event less than two centuries old.

Quotes by James Henry Breasted

As soon as the printing press started flooding Europe with books, people were complaining that there were too many books and that it was going to change philosophy and the course of human thought in ways that wouldn't necessarily be...

Quotes by James Gleick

Speech is a very important aspect of being human. A whisper doesn't cut it.

Quotes by James Earl Jones

No real-world human being brings to the U.S. presidency the range of attributes necessary for full success in the job.

Quotes by James Fallows

My greatest concern is that Mitt Romney seldom addresses the social issues publicly... I'm referring to the sanctity of human life, the traditional definition of marriage, and religious liberty.

Quotes by James Dobson

I believe that the Holocaust is the most significant event in human history.

Quotes by James Comey

If we could honestly promise young couples that we knew how to give them offspring with superior character, why should we assume they would decline? Common sense tells us that if scientists find ways to greatly improve human capabilities, there...

Quotes by James D. Watson

In the end, we will never, ever be able to guarantee that there will not be an Edward Snowden or another Chelsea Manning because this is a large enterprise composed of human beings with all their idiosyncrasies.

Quotes by James Clapper

A century ago, petroleum - what we call oil - was just an obscure commodity; today it is almost as vital to human existence as water.

Quotes by James Buchan

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.