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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.

Don't accept rides from strange men - and remember that all men are strange as hell.

Quotes by Robin Morgan

In the long run, Women's Liberation will of course free men-but in the short run it's going to COST men a lot of privilege, which no one gives up willingly or easily.

Quotes by Robin Morgan

Legitimate revolution must be led by, made by those who have been most oppressed: black, brown, yellow, red, and white women-with men relating to that the best they can.

Quotes by Robin Morgan

Let's put one lie to rest for all time: the lie that men are oppressed, too, by sexism-the lie that there can be such a thing as men's liberation groups.

Quotes by Robin Morgan

We are the women men warned us about.

Quotes by Robin Morgan

We can't destroy the inequities between men and women until we destroy marriage.

Quotes by Robin Morgan

Men have been intimidated by my relationship with Howard. You know, it's hard for them to imagine that they could be number one, seeing this relationship.

Quotes by Robin Quivers

It is in games that many men discover their paradise.

Quotes by Robert Wilson Lynd

I find it hard to take rock groups very seriously or treat them with respect. There is something absurd about these gloomy young men getting together and banging away.

Quotes by Robert Wyatt

All those men have their price.

Quotes by Robert Walpole

Feminism is an attack on social practices and habits of thought that keep women and men boxed into gender roles that are harmful.

Quotes by Robert Webb

The female characters in 'Peep Show' are not 'strong': they are idiots. As idiotic as the men.

Quotes by Robert Webb

The door of conciliation and compromise is finally closed by our adversaries, and it remains only to us to meet the conflict with the dignity and firmness of men worthy of freedom.

Quotes by Robert Toombs

Speech was given to the ordinary sort or men, whereby to communicate their mind; but to wise men, whereby to conceal it.

Quotes by Robert South

God expects from men something more than at such times, and that it were much to be wished for the credit of their religion as well as the satisfaction of their conscience that their Easter devotions would in some measure...

Quotes by Robert South

Folly enlarges men's desires while it lessens their capacities.

Quotes by Robert South

To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.

Quotes by Robert Schumann

You may depend upon it that they are as good hearts to serve men in palaces as in cottages.

Quotes by Robert Owen

I asked a Burmese why women, after centuries of following their men, now walk ahead. He said there were many unexploded land mines since the war.

Quotes by Robert Mueller

Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity set the expectations for behavior; they set a standard for our work. More than just a motto, for the men and women of the FBI, Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity is a way of life.

Quotes by Robert Mueller

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.