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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 natures of men and women are very mixed, and for me, the most fascinating type of woman is the one who is a little masculine, has a little of the man in her, and the sort of man who...

Quotes by Sonia Rykiel

A man is attractive when he is slightly disturbing like a woman, a woman when she's a little disturbing like a man.

Quotes by Sonia Rykiel

By vulgarity I mean that vice of civilization which makes man ashamed of himself and his next of kin, and pretend to be somebody else.

Quotes by Solomon Schechter

Call no man happy before he dies, he is at best but fortunate.

Quotes by Solon

Let no man be called happy before his death. Till then, he is not happy, only lucky.

Quotes by Solon

No man is happy; he is at best fortunate.

Quotes by Solon

Call no man happy until he is dead, but only lucky.

Quotes by Solon

I don't want to be equal to a man. We are different and are meant to be that way. Women are more resilient than men. I thrive on the difference between a man and a woman and love a well-behaved...

Quotes by Sonali Bendre

A blind man can make art if what is in his mind can be passed to another mind in some tangible form.

Quotes by Sol LeWitt

That was my choice at that time, and I still say Nixon was a great president. A very beautiful and wise man.

Quotes by Solomon Burke

A wise man's question contains half the answer.

Quotes by Solomon Ibn Gabirol

An honest man is always a child.

Socrates

If a man is proud of his wealth, he should not be praised until it is known how he employs it.

Socrates

I was really too honest a man to be a politician and live.

Socrates

Once made equal to man, woman becomes his superior.

Socrates

As to marriage or celibacy, let a man take which course he will, he will be sure to repent.

Socrates

Beauty is the bait which with delight allures man to enlarge his kind.

Socrates

I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing.

Socrates

One who is injured ought not to return the injury, for on no account can it be right to do an injustice; and it is not right to return an injury, or to do evil to any man, however much...

Socrates

He is a man of courage who does not run away, but remains at his post and fights against the enemy.

Socrates

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.