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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.

I guess I'm just quite observant and I pay attention to a lot of things. Human behavior really fascinates me.

Quotes by Ellie Goulding

It was fantastic returning to 'Being Human'. When I got cast in the role, at first I just thought it was for one episode, and the fans were really great about it, and it was really nice having that reaction.

Quotes by Ellie Kendrick

It is a fearful mistake for us to neglect the study of the Bible to investigate theories that are misleading, diverting minds from the words of Christ to fallacies of human production.

Quotes by Ellen G. White

In Christ was united the human and the divine. His mission was to reconcile God to man, and man to God; to unite the finite with the infinite.

Quotes by Ellen G. White

I love theater. I love sitting in an audience and having the actors right there, playing out what it means to be a human being.

Quotes by Elizabeth Strout

Hundreds of species are facing extinction due to human impacts on the environment.

Quotes by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas

Humor reminds you, when you're flattened by sorrow, that you're still human.

Quotes by Elizabeth McCracken

Human suffering is not a competitive sport.

Quotes by Elizabeth Emken

Human beings lose their logic in their vindictiveness.

Quotes by Elizabeth Cady Stanton

In reality, victims of human trafficking are often left voiceless and completely unseen by society.

Quotes by Elise Stefanik

No human is limited.

Quotes by Eliud Kipchoge

Dying is something we human beings do continuously, not just at the end of our physical lives on this earth.

Quotes by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

I fundamentally believe in freedom and human rights.

Quotes by Elisabeth Moss

Many composers today don't know what the human throat is.

Quotes by Elisabeth Schwarzkopf

Just as despair can come to one only from other human beings, hope, too, can be given to one only by other human beings.

Quotes by Elie Wiesel

The systematic experimental study of reproducible errors of human reasoning, and what these errors reveal about underlying mental processes, is known as the heuristics and biases program in cognitive psychology. This program has made discoveries highly relevant to assessors of...

Quotes by Eliezer Yudkowsky

Since the rise of Homo sapiens, human beings have been the smartest minds around. But very shortly - on a historical scale, that is - we can expect technology to break the upper bound on intelligence that has held for...

Quotes by Eliezer Yudkowsky

Human life is held in much higher esteem, and the taking of it, whether in private quarrel or by judicial procedure, is looked upon much more seriously than it was formerly.

Quotes by Elihu Root

Emancipation - what is meant by it? Simply that the slaves shall cease to be held as property and shall henceforth be held and treated as human beings. Simply, that we should take our feet from off their necks.

Quotes by Elijah Parish Lovejoy

I am not influenced by other human beings. But I am inspired.

Quotes by Elaine Stritch

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.