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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.

'Human Target' was probably one of the best projects I ever worked on - that and 'Dr.Thirteen.' I just appreciated how smart Peter Milligan's writing is. It was smart and entertaining.

Quotes by Cliff Chiang

In early January I introduced my legislation, which, besides prohibiting Federal funding of human cloning, also expresses the sense of Congress that foreign nations should establish total prohibition on human cloning as well.

Quotes by Cliff Stearns

To take wine into our mouths is to savor a droplet of the river of human history.

Quotes by Clifton Fadiman

Human beings are social creatures - not occasionally or by accident but always. Sociability is one of our lives as both cause and effect.

Quotes by Clay Shirky

I want to tap into everyone's senses, to touch on our human sensibility.

Quotes by Clemantine Wamariya

Forgetting stuff is just human, especially when other things are on our minds.

Quotes by Claudia Winkleman

Nations, like plants and human beings, grow. And if the development is thwarted they are dwarfed and overshadowed.

Quotes by Claude McKay

Dickens is a lover of human beings; a relisher of human beings.

Quotes by Claire Tomalin

I like reading novels because it provides insight into human behavior.

Quotes by Claire Danes

I do believe as human beings we are a great mass of contradictions.

Quotes by Ciaran Hinds

Access to maternal healthcare is a human right.

Quotes by Christy Turlington

A human being: an ingenious assembly of portable plumbing.

Quotes by Christopher Morley

As human beings, we're powerfully swayed by how much we feel we're being respected. People comply with agreements if they feel they've been treated fairly and lash out if they don't.

Quotes by Christopher Voss

I wanted to do different movies. I wanted to do deeper movies. More human movies based on human feelings.

Quotes by Christopher Lambert

Even Charles Darwin, that human decoder ring of bizarre behavior, found the idea of saving a stranger's life to be a total head-scratcher.

Quotes by Christopher McDougall

We're constantly told that running will ruin our knees and outrage our hearts, but for nearly all of human existence, it was associated with freedom, vitality, and eternal youth.

Quotes by Christopher McDougall

The Koran shows every sign of being thrown together by human beings, as do all the other holy books.

Quotes by Christopher Hitchens

It is true that Christianity is not bound up with any particular race or culture. It is neither of the East or of the West, but has a universal mission to the human race as a whole.

Quotes by Christopher Dawson

The most surprising thing, honestly, is that so few Americans know about the orphan trains. I was also surprised at the resilience and fortitude of the riders I met, their pragmatism and grace. I don't know whether this is a...

Quotes by Christina Baker Kline

I love when I dive into lyrics that give me human complexity and intricate narrative.

Quotes by Christine and the Queens

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.