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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.

The pay gap is a myth, and the pay gap is something that the White House used in 2012 to get Barack Obama elected. It's something obviously that Terry McAuliffe used to get himself elected, and it plays on this...

Quotes by Katie Pavlich

The pro-life movement is and has been led by women for decades. The history of the movement shows this, despite the current narrative about men 'controlling' or making laws about women's bodies.

Quotes by Katie Pavlich

As a child, I've always been in trouble with men and the police have always had to get involved, through no fault of my own.

Quotes by Katie Price

I like protective men, the type who'll put an arm around me so I can be smothered.

Quotes by Katie Price

But guys such as Allen and William are more supportive than most men.

Quotes by Kathy Acker

Despite the fact that one in every two men and one in every three women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, no one ever expects it to happen to them. I surely didn't. I was an otherwise healthy...

Quotes by Kathy Giusti

I'm not always in that good with middle-aged heterosexual men.

Quotes by Kathy Griffin

War's dirty little secret is that some men love it.

Quotes by Kathryn Bigelow

I feel grateful that the person I end up working with a lot is Paul Rudd. He's a prince among men, and so talented, and generous, and effortless.

Quotes by Kathryn Hahn

I remember seeing my father only twice as a child for brief visits. As I grew up, I invented a father who was larger than life - stronger, smarter, more handsome, and even holier than other men.

Quotes by Kathryn Harrison

I'm always saying I won't get involved with an actor again, but then I realize how silly that is. The men I meet most often are actors.

Quotes by Kathryn Harrold

Earlier feminists were almost universally pro-choice and have dominated political debate until now. Having access to abortion was viewed as the only way women could have full equality with men, who, until recently, couldn't get pregnant.

Quotes by Kathleen Parker

And under Obamacare, insurance companies can no longer discriminate against women. Before, some wouldn't cover women's most basic needs, like contraception and maternity care, but would still charge us up to 50 percent more than men - for a worse...

Quotes by Kathleen Sebelius

Whatever the final outcome in Iraq, our men and women in uniform should stand tall with pride for a job well done. It was our political leaders - of both parties and both presidencies - who failed us.

Quotes by Kathleen Troia McFarland

Being a sex symbol has to do with an attitude, not looks. Most men think it's looks, most women know otherwise.

Quotes by Kathleen Turner

Get more women producers, writers, directors. Why should we expect men to do it for us? They can't.

Quotes by Kathleen Turner

I grew up in a martial arts gym surrounded by men and boys, and I pretty much call myself a tomboy.

Quotes by Katheryn Winnick

No nice men are good at getting taxis.

Quotes by Katharine Whitehorn

It is my duty to voice the suffering of men, the never-ending sufferings heaped mountain-high.

Quotes by Kathe Kollwitz

It's a man's world, and you men can have it.

Quotes by Katherine Anne Porter

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.