Logo - Feel The Words

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.

Every man can transform the world from one of monotony and drabness to one of excitement and adventure.

Quotes by Irving Wallace

Kennedy was a man who liked writers and even I got invited to the White House.

Quotes by Irwin Shaw

People refer to me as 'that 'Love Boat' man.'

Quotes by Irwin Thomas

Since every man desires happiness, it is evidently no small matter whether he conceives of happiness in terms of work or of enjoyment.

Quotes by Irving Babbitt

A man needs to look, not down, but up to standards set so much above his ordinary self as to make him feel that he is himself spiritually the underdog.

Quotes by Irving Babbitt

If a man went simply by what he saw, he might be tempted to affirm that the essence of democracy is melodrama.

Quotes by Irving Babbitt

I'm not a very religious man, but I'm proud to be a Jew.

Quotes by Irving Paul Lazar

My ideal man is faithful, honest, and a gentleman who knows how to treat women.

Quotes by Irina Shayk

I think a woman feels ugly when she's got the wrong man at her side.

Quotes by Irina Shayk

Relationships are hard, so you have to know what type of man you want by your side and what their values are, what is important in his life.

Quotes by Irina Shayk

I love honest men, and a I love a man who is loyal to women.

Quotes by Irina Shayk

Every man needs two women: a quiet home-maker, and a thrilling nymph.

Quotes by Iris Murdoch

Custard puddings, sauces and fillings accompany the seven ages of man in sickness and in health.

Quotes by Irma S. Rombauer

Hollywood isn't ready for an Indian leading man.

Quotes by Irrfan Khan

My theory was that good furniture could be priced so that the man with the flat wallet would be attracted to it, would make a place for it in his spending, and could afford it.

Quotes by Ingvar Kamprad

When you're younger, you're going to be cast as the heroic, earnest leading man.

Quotes by Ioan Gruffudd

Toddlerhood, I just knew I was the farthest thing from a man. I've known that my whole life.

Quotes by Indya Moore

The doors between the old man today and the child are still open, wide open. I can stroll through my grandmother's house and know exactly where the pictures are, the furniture was, how it looked, the voice, the smells. I...

Quotes by Ingmar Bergman

Spirituality does two things for you. One, you are forced to become more selfless, two, you trust to providence. The opposite of a spiritual man is a materialist. If I was a materialist I would be making lots of money...

Quotes by Imran Khan

I think a man turns into a writer by editing his own texts.

Quotes by Imre Kertesz

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.