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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.

CoverGirl putting my face on such an international scale did make a huge leap forward for men in makeup and for boys in beauty and for anybody wanting to express themselves.

Quotes by James Charles

Men in makeup, obviously, is a very new concept. It has not been widely accepted in the past.

Quotes by James Charles

Basically the real decision making in the Labour party is old white men, assisted by young, posh men.

Quotes by James Cleverly

The ballot box is the surest arbiter of disputes among free men.

Quotes by James Buchanan

In a few years, all great physical constants will have been approximately estimated, and that the only occupation which will be left to men of science will be to carry these measurements to another place of decimals.

Quotes by James C. Maxwell

I grew up in a house full of women - I have four sisters. I'm more feminine than some gay men.

Quotes by James Arthur

Few men in our history have ever obtained the Presidency by planning to obtain it.

Quotes by James A. Garfield

I love to deal with doctrines and events. The contests of men about men I greatly dislike.

Quotes by James A. Garfield

They were a group of two dozen nurses completely surrounded by 100,000 unattached American men.

Quotes by James A. Michener

For this is the journey that men and women make, to find themselves. If they fail in this, it doesn't matter much else what they find.

Quotes by James A. Michener

Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves; they therefore remain bound.

Quotes by James Allen

Washington, as we know it, is essentially run by men and women who are not elected or even appointed to their posts, staff members unaccountable to traditional constituencies. They rise according to the needs and whims of their own special...

Quotes by Jake Tapper

All strife concerning Christ's testaments cometh hence that men do not understand that Heaven wherein Christ sitteth at the right hand of God. They understand not that he is in this World, and that the World standeth in Heaven, and...

Quotes by Jakob Bohme

All men who give up themselves in obedience unto God, they are received in Christ's obedience, viz. in the fulfilling of the obedience, the Jew and the Christian, and so likewise the heathen who has neither the law nor Gospel.

Quotes by Jakob Bohme

I feel like the eight most at-risk years for young men or young women are the four they're in high school and the four they should be in college.

Quotes by Jalen Rose

Women today should have the same rights as men. And all citizens should have the right to speak their minds without fear of imprisonment.

Quotes by Jamal Khashoggi

The most important thing I learned is I have to get my body in shape, because those men look good. Not just the other quarterbacks - everyone. Their bodies look good.

Quotes by Jameis Winston

We were talking about the kissing in the movie just recently. Clearly, it's pretty challenging material, but Ang said two men herding sheep was far more sexual than two men having sex on screen.

Quotes by Jake Gyllenhaal

For as long as I remember, big men have dominated the NBA.

Quotes by Jahlil Okafor

I just think, as women, we have to give ourselves room to be individuals. So when a woman makes a decision for herself, we as women shouldn't set those hardcore boundaries for another woman. Just like we don't want men...

Quotes by Jada Pinkett Smith

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.