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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.

Death is a delightful hiding place for weary men.

Quotes by Herodotus

All men's gains are the fruit of venturing.

Quotes by Herodotus

In soft regions are born soft men.

Quotes by Herodotus

Men's fortunes are on a wheel, which in its turning suffers not the same man to prosper for ever.

Quotes by Herodotus

The ears of men are lesser agents of belief than their eyes.

Quotes by Herodotus

I never yet feared those men who set a place apart in the middle of their cities where they gather to cheat one another and swear oaths which they break.

Quotes by Herodotus

Many exceedingly rich men are unhappy, but many middling circumstances are fortunate.

Quotes by Herodotus

If someone were to put a proposition before men bidding them choose, after examination, the best customs in the world, each nation would certainly select its own.

Quotes by Herodotus

The best is he who calls men to the best. And those who heed the call are also blessed. But worthless who call not, heed not, but rest.

Quotes by Hesiod

I recently formed a foundation to raise awareness for prostate cancer. I feel it's very necessary that men be more aware about prostate cancer and their health in general.

Quotes by Herbie Mann

We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men.

Herman Melville

Some dying men are the most tyrannical; and certainly, since they will shortly trouble us so little for evermore, the poor fellows ought to be indulged.

Herman Melville

There is nothing namable but that some men will, or undertake to, do it for pay.

Herman Melville

I learned about machinery, I learned how men behaved under pressure, and I learned about Americans.

Quotes by Herman Wouk

A committee should consist of three men, two of whom are absent.

Quotes by Herbert Beerbohm Tree

Older men declare war. But it is the youth that must fight and die.

Quotes by Herbert Hoover

All men are equal before fish.

Quotes by Herbert Hoover

Many years ago, I concluded that a few hair shirts were part of the mental wardrobe of every man. The president differs from other men in that he has a more extensive wardrobe.

Quotes by Herbert Hoover

Peace is not made at the council table or by treaties, but in the hearts of men.

Quotes by Herbert Hoover

The glory of the nation rests in the character of her men. And character comes from boyhood. Thus, every boy is a challenge to his elders.

Quotes by Herbert Hoover

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.