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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.

As was the case in 'Darth Plagueis' - even going back as far as 'Cloak of Deception' - I was well aware that I was writing what used to be called 'men's adventure' fiction.

Quotes by James Luceno

Men are never so good or so bad as their opinions.

Quotes by James Mackintosh

I got to play first-team men's football from a young age.

Quotes by James Maddison

The allegiance of the citizen, in the only sense in which the word can be tolerated in a republic, is due to the law. What idea other men may have of a law higher than the supreme law, I know...

Quotes by James L. Petigru

I am careful about my conduct because I know this cause requires clean men.

Quotes by James Larkin

It means that the men who hold the means of life control our lives, and, because we workingmen have tried to get some measure of justice, some measure of betterment, they deny the right of the human being to associate...

Quotes by James Larkin

No, men and women of the Irish race, we shall not fight for England. We shall fight for the destruction of the British Empire and the construction of an Irish republic.

Quotes by James Larkin

Russia is the only place where men and women can be free.

Quotes by James Larkin

The men whose manhood you have broken will loathe you, and will always be brooding and scheming to strike a fresh blow.

Quotes by James Larkin

All the bands I've played with have had dynamic front men.

Quotes by James Iha

Most men who have really lived have had, in some share, their great adventure. This railway is mine.

Quotes by James J. Hill

The actions of men are the best interpreters of their thoughts.

James Joyce

Men are governed by lines of intellect - women: by curves of emotion.

James Joyce

The men that is now is only all palaver and what they can get out of you.

James Joyce

Whether we like it or not, men have more of the offices, more of the higher jobs, more of the seats in Congress. Men need to re-examine what their power is. We need to understand how to use it.

Quotes by James Hillman

It's very important for men to look downward, to the next generation.

Quotes by James Hillman

All men of action are dreamers.

Quotes by James Huneker

The Law is but words and paper without the hands of swords of men.

Quotes by James Harrington

Eighty-five percent cannot read when they enter the security forces of Afghanistan. Why? Because the Taliban withheld education during the period of time in which these men and women would have learned to read.

Quotes by James G. Stavridis

I lost 30 pounds to play my character in 'The Mexican', but people don't take to skinny mafia men, and I don't feel right when I'm thin.

Quotes by James Gandolfini

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.