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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 have these amazing feelings about having moved to Man U. I'm so proud of myself, you know. It's hard to explain it and put it into words.

Quotes by Angel Di Maria

Computers and smart devices are among the greatest intellectual gifts ever created for man but, if not balanced with human contact, may offer little to develop one's heart.

Quotes by Angela Ahrendts

It is far easier for a woman to lead a blameless life than it is for a man; all she has to do is to avoid sexual intercourse like the plague.

Quotes by Angela Carter

In the mythic schema of all relations between men and women, man proposes, and woman is disposed of.

Quotes by Angela Carter

For me, personally, marriage is a man and a woman living together.

Quotes by Angela Merkel

The basic equation that mystified me as a young man was looking at guys who could actually get girls. I was always amazed, because they never seemed to care. I was like, 'How do they do that?'

Quotes by Andy Richter

The average bright young man who is drafted hates the whole business because an army always tries to eliminate the individual differences in men.

Quotes by Andy Rooney

Would a real man get caught eating a twinkie?

Quotes by Andy Rooney

When I was a boy, my parents would buy me a new toy and I would destroy it. Oh man, I would destroy it. I don't know why I would do such a thing. I was a little rough when...

Quotes by Andy Ruiz Jr.

Anthony Joshua, I'm pretty sure he's underestimating me, man.

Quotes by Andy Ruiz Jr.

I love all the Imperial Valley, man.

Quotes by Andy Ruiz Jr.

I am not a brave man... I do not have the right stuff. Astronauts are really a cut above.

Quotes by Andy Weir

Personally speaking, tights aren't too comfortable for a man to wear.

Quotes by Aneurin Barnard

The Tories, every election, must have a bogy man. If you haven't got a programme, a bogy man will do.

Quotes by Aneurin Bevan

Reactionary: a man walking backwards with his face to the future.

Quotes by Aneurin Bevan

Stand not too near the rich man lest he destroy thee - and not too far away lest he forget thee.

Quotes by Aneurin Bevan

If I was going to be a little boy about it, I'd go into hiding for one or two years. But if I was going to be a man about it, it'd be 20 or 30 years.

Quotes by Andy Kaufman

I will say that I wasn't susceptible to Tony Robbins-like pitches, even as a younger man.

Quotes by Andy Kindler

I want to put some effort into a bunch of different types of videos. I don't think I'm gonna do 'Man On The Street' messing with people, I don't think I'm gonna do over-the-top wacky comedy.

Quotes by Andy Milonakis

I wanted to tell a dream-come-true story about going from a closeted gay kid who loved pop culture to an out adult man making pop culture. I went from being told when I was 21 that I should never go...

Quotes by Andy Cohen

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.