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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.

Look! Don't be deceived by appearances - men and things are not what they seem. All who are not on the rock are in the sea!

Quotes by William Booth

But what is the use of preaching the Gospel to men whose whole attention is concentrated upon a mad, desperate struggle to keep themselves alive?

Quotes by William Booth

I heard the old, old, men say 'all that's beautiful drifts away, like the waters.'

Quotes by William Butler Yeats

The worst thing about some men is that when they are not drunk they are sober.

Quotes by William Butler Yeats

I have known more men destroyed by the desire to have wife and child and to keep them in comfort than I have seen destroyed by drink and harlots.

Quotes by William Butler Yeats

To claim, therefore, inerrancy for the King James Version, or even for the Revised Version, is to claim inerrancy for men who never professed it for themselves.

Quotes by William Bell Riley

Free men have arms; slaves do not.

Quotes by William Blackstone

Men was formed for society, and is neither capable of living alone, nor has the courage to do it.

Quotes by William Blackstone

Great things are done when men and mountains meet.

Quotes by William Blake

It is not because angels are holier than men or devils that makes them angels, but because they do not expect holiness from one another, but from God only.

Quotes by William Blake

Reason has never failed men. Only force and repression have made the wrecks in the world.

Quotes by William Allen White

Consistency is the paste jewel that only cheap men cherish.

Quotes by William Allen White

Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.

Quotes by William Arthur Ward

Few men have led a more active life - bodily or mentally - from a constitutional anxiety for regularity, precision, and order, during fifty years' business career, from which I had retired.

Quotes by William Banting

The tragedy of life and of the world is not that men do not know God; the tragedy is that, knowing Him, they still insist on going their own way.

Quotes by William Barclay

Men are subject to powerful passions and appetites, and, if unrestrained, are capable of ruthlessly riding roughshod over their neighbors and the community at large.

Quotes by William Barr

Turkeys, quails, and small birds, are here to be seen; but birds are not numerous in desart forests; they draw near to the habitations of men, as I have constantly observed in all my travels.

Quotes by William Bartram

Only solitary men know the full joys of friendship. Others have their family; but to a solitary and an exile, his friends are everything.

Quotes by Willa Cather

I think women can cope a lot better than men.

Quotes by Willard Scott

Football is a violent game. We are violent men.

Quotes by Will Shields

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.