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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.

Men think highly of those who rise rapidly in the world; whereas nothing rises quicker than dust, straw, and feathers.

Quotes by Lord Byron

Men love in haste, but they detest at leisure.

Quotes by Lord Byron

Men are the sport of circumstances when it seems circumstances are the sport of men.

Quotes by Lord Byron

There is more felicity on the far side of baldness than young men can possibly imagine.

Quotes by Logan Pearsall Smith

It's time for men to be held accountable when they make women feel uncomfortable or do things out of line.

Quotes by Logan Browning

I don't think men realize that when a woman walks out every single day, there's an unconscious way we cater to making some man comfortable. That's our experience.

Quotes by Logan Browning

The women and the men are teachers and preachers in my family, and a little bit of both those fell on me.

Quotes by Lizz Wright

The UCI have to make the decision to put in rules into women's cycling that they have in men's cycling: you know, like a minimum budget to run a women's team and that sort of thing so that it becomes...

Quotes by Lizzie Armitstead

'Save the Date' feels like a quiet story about two sisters and the men in their lives, kind of reminiscent of the quieter rom-coms of the 1990s; it's very character-driven and not as wedding-focused.

Quotes by Lizzy Caplan

I think there's something very lovely and hilarious about exploring the particular neuroses of the female mind. It's just not the same thing with men. I mean, there are exceptions, but for the most part, women beat themselves up in...

Quotes by Lizzy Caplan

The military is not a social services operation or a testing ground for gender wars. It is a fighting machine. Women are not as strong as men. Their instincts and reactions in crises are markedly different.

Quotes by Liz Trotta

I have a thing for men's boxer briefs and a tank top. If I'm wearing them, I'm a happy gal.

Quotes by Liz Vassey

Men are only clever at shifting blame from their own shoulders to those of others.

Quotes by Livy

Men are slower to recognize blessings than misfortunes.

Quotes by Livy

Under the influence of fear, which always leads men to take a pessimistic view of things, they magnified their enemies' resources, and minimized their own.

Quotes by Livy

Fortune blinds men when she does not wish them to withstand the violence of her onslaughts.

Quotes by Livy

Some men are afraid of women who challenge them and demand respect and answers. That's who I am and will always be.

Quotes by LisaRaye McCoy-Misick

I make no apologies for loving the finer things in life or the men I choose to date. I don't feel bad about the person I am. Now, I do have an edge, rawness and realness, and I can tell...

Quotes by LisaRaye McCoy-Misick

I intimidate a lot of men, because I've done a lot. I'm established. I'm successful.

Quotes by LisaRaye McCoy-Misick

I'm not into younger men. A couple of years younger, maybe, but I'm not a cougar. I'm not a panther, either.

Quotes by LisaRaye McCoy-Misick

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.