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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.

I told my parents, 'You've taken care of me all my life, helped me through college. You've been awesome, but now it's my turn to be my own man.'

Quotes by Eric Close

I couldn't comprehend a 35-year-old woman gravitating toward a 70-year-old man.

Quotes by Eric Dane

The essence of philosophy is that a man should so live that his happiness shall depend as little as possible on external things.

Quotes by Epictetus

All religions must be tolerated... for every man must get to heaven in his own way.

Quotes by Epictetus

No man is free who is not master of himself.

Quotes by Epictetus

When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.

Quotes by Epictetus

He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.

Quotes by Epictetus

The two powers which in my opinion constitute a wise man are those of bearing and forbearing.

Quotes by Epictetus

The world turns aside to let any man pass who knows where he is going.

Quotes by Epictetus

If thou wilt make a man happy, add not unto his riches but take away from his desires.

Quotes by Epicurus

It is folly for a man to pray to the gods for that which he has the power to obtain by himself.

Quotes by Epicurus

A fool is a man who never tried an experiment in his life.

Quotes by Erasmus Darwin

It feels good to have a body of work that, 30 years later, people show up and say, 'Man, we appreciate you.'

Quotes by Eric B.

I don't regret how I built the Cruiserweight division. Could I have done better? Sure. Absolutely. I'm sure I could have, especially with 20/20 hindsight. I just don't know of anybody that I talk to that looks back at that...

Quotes by Eric Bischoff

You could cure every disease known to man, and still, someone's going to hate you.

Quotes by Eric Bischoff

I know that I am a singer and an actor, yet in order to give the public the impression that I am neither one nor the other, but the real man conceived by the author, I have to feel and...

Quotes by Enrico Caruso

I don't need a man in my life.

Quotes by Enya

It's true that I have never met any man whom I thought altogether resembled me - but only because my faults are so enormous.

Quotes by Enzo Ferrari

'Weary Willie' is very real to me. He is a man who has given up. The boat has gone and left him. The cards are stacked against him. He's content to make out with what he's got. He knows he'll...

Quotes by Emmett Kelly

I used to send Tony Romo texts throughout the season just to encourage him, just to wish him luck and just to tell him to get on his offensive line. I hated watching this young man get sacked as much...

Quotes by Emmitt Smith

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.