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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.

The drive to be a parent is strong. It's one of the most ingrained human traits there is.

Quotes by Dustin Lance Black

I think the dark psychology of human beings is very interesting as an artist.

Quotes by Du Yun

Mortality defines the human condition.

Quotes by Drew Gilpin Faust

I'm human, and I make mistakes.

Quotes by Draymond Green

I like real problems, the human condition - twisted, darker stuff.

Quotes by Drea De Matteo

We don't like admitting this, but it is a key component of human existence: the fact that life has the potential for things both wondrous and horrific.

Quotes by Douglas Kennedy

What exactly is it that humans do that is specifically human? There has to be something. How odd it is for billions of people to be alive, yet not one of them is really quite sure of what makes people...

Quotes by Douglas Coupland

To err is human; to admit it, superhuman.

Quotes by Doug Larson

I'm really interested in how people face existential crises and either overcome them or don't, and in how the human psyche responds.

Quotes by Doug Stanton

The Commonwealth is a vital and positive partnership between countries striving to develop trade relations and promote democracy and human rights, united by shared values.

Quotes by Douglas Alexander

A human being must have occupation, of he or she is not to become a nuisance to the world.

Quotes by Dorothy L. Sayers

The most destructive element in the human mind is fear. Fear creates aggressiveness.

Quotes by Dorothy Thompson

As a human, I feel extremely compelled to use my platform and my influence in whatever way for the benefit and not just for my sole benefit.

Quotes by Doug Baldwin

Surefire things are deadening to the human spirit.

Quotes by Dorothea Lange

There is no contradiction between effective law enforcement and respect for civil and human rights. Dr. King did not stir us to move for our civil rights to have them taken away in these kinds of fashions.

Quotes by Dorothy Height

Marriage, laws, the police, armies and navies are the mark of human incompetence.

Quotes by Dora Russell

The human race has been telling stories since it began.

Quotes by Doris Lessing

The human race is ill because we have no contact with the lowest level of consciousness.

Quotes by Donovan

Yogis have human emotions, but the thing is not to let anger and doubt become an obsession.

Quotes by Donovan

In a battery, I strive to maximize electrical potential. When mentoring, I strive to maximize human potential.

Quotes by Donald Sadoway

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.