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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.

Capitalism, racism and inhuman technocracy quietly develop in their own way. The causes of misery are no longer to be found in the inner attitudes of men, but have long been institutionalized.

Quotes by Jurgen Moltmann

Men have been domesticated, and I don't think it's necessarily good for them. They have been emasculated with the pill and women becoming more independent. I do think it's made a big difference for women to have more charge of...

Quotes by June Whitfield

The integrity of men is to be measured by their conduct, not by their professions.

Quotes by Junius

Men in general are quick to believe that which they wish to be true.

Quotes by Julius Caesar

As a rule, men worry more about what they can't see than about what they can.

Quotes by Julius Caesar

Men willingly believe what they wish.

Quotes by Julius Caesar

Men freely believe that which they desire.

Quotes by Julius Caesar

Men are nearly always willing to believe what they wish.

Quotes by Julius Caesar

It is not these well-fed long-haired men that I fear, but the pale and the hungry-looking.

Quotes by Julius Caesar

It was the wont of the immortal gods sometimes to grant prosperity and long impunity to men whose crimes they were minded to punish in order that a complete reverse of fortune might make them suffer more bitterly.

Quotes by Julius Caesar

During a few days' halt near Vesontio for the provision of corn and other supplies, a panic arose from inquiries made by our troops and remarks uttered by Gauls and traders, who affirmed that the Germans were men of a...

Quotes by Julius Caesar

The greatest truths are the simplest, and so are the greatest men.

Quotes by Julius Charles Hare

Over the years, the kind of fan mail I've gotten from men has always been different from what I get from women.

Quotes by Julie Newmar

Women have more to prove than men when it comes to politics.

Quotes by Julie Nixon Eisenhower

I was asked about doing a nude shoot for men's magazine GQ. I thought it was the funniest thing I'd ever heard.

Quotes by Julie Walters

Women bond differently, and I don't think men understand that.

Quotes by Julie Garwood

The actors nowadays, both young men and young ladies, don't always wear their period clothes as well as they might. They tend to stomp around a bit in them.

Quotes by Julie Harris

Who could have asked for anything better? I was cast in movies with great actors, with great leading men.

Quotes by Julie Adams

I play a scientist in a futuristic world in which 99% of the men have been wiped out. As a result, the women are nearly all homosexuals and the children are cloned.

Quotes by Julie Bowen

A good part - and definitely the most fun part - of being a feminist is about frightening men.

Quotes by Julie Burchill

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.