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Man Quotes

Short lines on character, patience and what it means to be a man.

This is a smaller, general collection of quotes touching on manhood, character and patience. One well-known line uses golf as an example, a test of temperament disguised as a leisure game, to make a wider point about what reveals a man's spirit. For steadier, values-driven lines, see our Good quotes.

The bravest sight in the world is to see a great man struggling against adversity.

Quotes by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

A man's as miserable as he thinks he is.

Quotes by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

No man was ever wise by chance.

Quotes by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Behold a worthy sight, to which the God, turning his attention to his own work, may direct his gaze. Behold an equal thing, worthy of a God, a brave man matched in conflict with evil fortune.

Quotes by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

No man enjoys the true taste of life, but he who is ready and willing to quit it.

Quotes by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk.

Quotes by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

The pressure of adversity does not affect the mind of the brave man... It is more powerful than external circumstances.

Quotes by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

It is true greatness to have in one the frailty of a man and the security of a god.

Quotes by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Every man prefers belief to the exercise of judgment.

Quotes by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

There is nothing in the world so much admired as a man who knows how to bear unhappiness with courage.

Quotes by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Man, the '80s were pretty wacky. You had some stuff that was just so rad and some stuff that was just so wrong.

Quotes by Lucas Till

It is difficult to esteem a man as highly as he would wish.

Quotes by Luc de Clapiers

The man who can speak acceptably is usually given credit for an ability out of all proportion to what he really possesses.

Quotes by Lowell Thomas

The ability to speak is a short cut to distinction. It puts a man in the limelight, raises him head and shoulders above the crowd.

Quotes by Lowell Thomas

It's interesting when you write something for somebody else, and then you're like, 'Oh man, I just laid my whole trip on them, and they don't even know!'

Quotes by LP

My first three-sisters novel in a while, 'Sandcastles' tells the story of the Sullivan family - two passionate artists and their three wildly different daughters. There's also a renegade nun and a mystery man, but I don't want to give...

Quotes by Luanne Rice

I befriended a homeless man five years ago, bought him a new set of teeth, helped him get his life on track. A writer for 'Elle' spent two hours talking to this guy and discarded almost everything he said. When...

Quotes by Louise Linton

There is little that can withstand a man who can conquer himself.

Quotes by Louis XIV

With two thousand years of Christianity behind him... a man can't see a regiment of soldiers march past without going off the deep end. It starts off far too many ideas in his head.

Quotes by Louis-Ferdinand Celine

Almost every desire a poor man has is a punishable offence.

Quotes by Louis-Ferdinand Celine

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of content will I find on this Man quotes page?
This page brings together a mix of quotes and messages built around the word "man" - including festive Raksha Bandhan wishes celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, alongside lines like the wry observation that golf is "the most useless outdoor game ever devised to waste the time and try the spirit of man." If you want more poetic Hindi-style verses on this theme, the Shayari section has more.
Are the Raksha Bandhan messages here suitable to share with siblings?
Yes. Several entries are short, ready-to-send Raksha Bandhan greetings - including one wishing a happy, blessed Rakhi and celebrating the bond of love between brother and sister - written specifically to be copied and sent during the festival.
Is this page only serious, or is there humor too?
There's a mix of tones. Some of the Hindi messages are warm and devotional, referencing Ram Navami, while another - a Raksha Bandhan themed line about a missed "date" that ends with the sister leaving after tying the rakhi - leans toward lighthearted, teasing humor. For more good-natured lines, check Good quotes.
How does this page relate to devotional themes?
The Ram Navami-themed message here touches on devotion to Ram, so if you want more faith-oriented lines, God quotes is a good next stop.
Can I find quotes here for occasions other than Raksha Bandhan?
Yes - alongside the rakhi and Ram Navami-themed messages, there's also a general English quote unrelated to any festival, about golf wasting "the time and try the spirit of man." For more everyday, relatable lines, browse Ham quotes.

Looking for something more spiritual? Our God quotes cover faith and devotion, while the Hindi-language Shayari collection offers a different, poetic take on similar themes.