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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 create real miracles when they use their God-given courage and intelligence.

Quotes by Jean Anouilh

It's motive alone which gives character to the actions of men.

Quotes by Jean de la Bruyere

All men's misfortunes spring from their hatred of being alone.

Quotes by Jean de la Bruyere

Beware, so long as you live, of judging men by their outward appearance.

Quotes by Jean de La Fontaine

There is nothing useless to men of sense.

Quotes by Jean de La Fontaine

Men are creatures with two legs and eight hands.

Quotes by Jayne Mansfield

Cary Grant was one of the most marvelous men I've ever met.

Quotes by Jayne Mansfield

You don't really see too many straight friendships between men and women on 'Mad Men.'

Quotes by Jay R. Ferguson

I don't know what 'Mad Men' has done for my fan base. I didn't know that I still had a fan base, to be honest.

Quotes by Jay R. Ferguson

I have been recognized from 'Mad Men,' and it's so cool when that happens because I am so proud to be a part of the show.

Quotes by Jay R. Ferguson

CNN found that Hillary Clinton is the most admired woman in America. Women admire her because she's strong and successful. Men admire her because she allows her husband to cheat and get away with it.

Quotes by Jay Leno

Today is Valentine's Day - or, as men like to call it, Extortion Day!

Quotes by Jay Leno

The Supreme Court has ruled that they cannot have a nativity scene in Washington, D.C. This wasn't for any religious reasons. They couldn't find three wise men and a virgin.

Quotes by Jay Leno

It has always been a great wrong that these men and their families should be held in bondage. We of the North have hitherto acquiesced in it, lest, in the endeavor to redress it in violation of the Constitution, greater...

Quotes by Jay Alan Sekulow

I myself downloaded and watched 'The Wire,' 'Breaking Bad,' 'Downton Abbey,' 'Mad Men' and 'The Walking Dead' on my iPad while walking on a treadmill. I never turned a TV on once. I never inserted a DVD.

Quotes by Jay Chandrasekhar

I feel like big men don't like it when they're getting fronted by smaller guys and they just staying real, real aggressive.

Quotes by JaVale McGee

Both men and women are really vast and boundless and yet in many films we're told that they're not. We're told they can only be one thing - like handsome and charming and that's it. Nothing more.

Quotes by Jason Ritter

I would love to play a villain someday in that I think that what I've done with my whole career is walk this tightrope between charming and creepy, and I always fall on the charming side. I'd like to fall...

Quotes by Jason Segel

The men and women of the American military have the courage to follow orders. They deserve a commander-in-chief with the courage to give them.

Quotes by Jason Kander

When Steny Hoyer brings up a resolution to support and recognize the University of Maryland men's basketball team - I'm not making this up - before we even had March madness, then you just know that it's just political favoritism.

Quotes by Jason Chaffetz

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.