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Men Quotes

Serious duty and dry humor, side by side.

Quotes about "men" here range from serious to sharply funny — one set addresses military service and daily accountability, while another pushes back on the idea that women should shape themselves around what men expect. For related themes, see Great quotes.

And we are grateful to the American young men and women who are risking their lives to give the Iraqi people this chance, this dream of democracy in Iraq now.

Quotes by Ahmed Chalabi

When someone came to ask us for help, it was sacred. We did not even think twice. We helped them, even if we had only meagre means; we offered them arms, a little bit of money, and in occasion, men.

Quotes by Ahmed Ben Bella

My mother listened to all the news from the camp during the strike. She said little, especially when my father or the men who worked for him were about I remember her instinctive and unhesitating sympathy for the miners.

Quotes by Agnes Smedley

So I had to be the doctor to these wounded men until we could remove them to the hospital. There were fifty-four women and forty little boys with the Red Army prisoners, and I went daily to take care of...

Quotes by Agnes Smedley

Good Quotes

There are many men - such as those often to be found among the Indians - who are refined until they have qualities often attributed to the female sex. Yet they are men, and strong ones.

Quotes by Agnes Smedley

I hate female men.

Quotes by Agnes Smedley

I believe the preservation of the home in the future lies almost entirely in the hands of men.

Quotes by Agnes Macphail

When I first came to the House of Commons and walked out into the lobby, men sprang to their feet. I asked them to sit down since I'd come to walk around. I didn't want them doing me favours.

Quotes by Agnes Macphail

If you allow men to use you for your own purposes, they will use you for theirs.

Quotes by Aesop

Great Quotes

Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.

Quotes by Aesop

Alas for the affairs of men! When they are fortunate you might compare them to a shadow; and if they are unfortunate, a wet sponge with one dash wipes the picture away.

Quotes by Aeschylus

It is good even for old men to learn wisdom.

Quotes by Aeschylus

Unions in wedlock are perverted by the victory of shameless passion that masters the female among men and beasts.

Quotes by Aeschylus

Ah, lives of men! When prosperous they glitter - Like a fair picture; when misfortune comes - A wet sponge at one blow has blurred the painting.

Quotes by Aeschylus

Life Quotes

I know how men in exile feed on dreams.

Quotes by Aeschylus

It is in the character of very few men to honor without envy a friend who has prospered.

Quotes by Aeschylus

It is always in season for old men to learn.

Quotes by Aeschylus

For then only will you be strong, when you cherish the laws, and when the revolutionary attempts of lawless men shall have ceased.

Quotes by Aeschines

Fear has run rampant amongst our community of models. Far too many young models, both women and men, are mistreated and put at risk.

Quotes by Adwoa Aboah

Like Quotes

Indeed, many ancient Greek writers do treat Amazons as a tribe of men and women. They credit the tribe with innovations such as ironworking and domestication of horses. Some early vase paintings show men fighting alongside Amazons.

Quotes by Adrienne Mayor

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of quotes about "Men" will I find on this page?
A mix of tones - a serious quote about military service and accountability, a thoughtful line about encouraging women to be themselves rather than conform to men's expectations, and a couple of lighter, humorous quotes about men and buses, and a cheeky Christmas quip.
Is there a serious quote about military service here?
Yes, one quote describes men and women fighting in Iraq as "held accountable for their performance and their conduct," serving on duty and off, twenty-four hours a day, in defense of the country's safety and rights. For more on themes of duty and character, see the Great page.
Is there a funny or lighthearted quote about men in this collection?
Definitely. One quote jokes: "Bloody men are like bloody buses - you wait for about a year and as soon as one approaches your stop two or three others appear." Another wishes "goodwill to men" at Christmas, with the punchline being they should also help with the washing up.
Is there a quote about gender expectations?
Yes, one quote talks about encouraging women to be themselves "rather than what men want them to be," and rejects patronizing either sex. Browse the Life page for more reflections on identity and relationships.
Why does this page mix serious and humorous quotes?
Because that's simply the range of quotes people have written using the word "men" - from weighty statements about accountability and service to playful jabs about dating and holiday chores. For more of both tones, check out the Good and Like pages.

The lighter entries take a comic, exasperated tone about men in everyday life, including holiday chores and the long wait for a good one to come along. Continue with Good quotes or Like quotes for more comparisons.