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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.

There's something about doing Shakespeare with a single gender, whether it is all-male or all-female, that opens up certain possibilities. You are able to throw the behavior of the men into a particular relief and be playful within a slightly...

Quotes by Phyllida Lloyd

As a woman, I think Margaret Thatcher felt she had to be ten times more prepared than the men.

Quotes by Phyllida Lloyd

A bachelor is a guy who never made the same mistake once.

Quotes by Phyllis Diller

It does not take great men to do great things; it only takes consecrated men.

Quotes by Phillips Brooks

Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men!

Quotes by Phillips Brooks

Advertising men and politicians are dangerous if they are separated. Together they are diabolical.

Quotes by Phillip Adams

I can make men follow me to hell.

Quotes by Philip Kearny

We did not speak in terms of strategy, in terms of overall economies, in terms of production and territorial conquest. We spoke of the impact of the bomb on the homes and the hopes of men and women.

Quotes by Philip Morrison

The North Koreans or Chinese may have a million men in uniform but it's about how you perform.

Quotes by Philip Hammond

What men call accident is God's own part.

Quotes by Philip James Bailey

One out of every 100 American men is HIV positive. The rate of infection has reached epidemic proportions in 40 developing nations.

Quotes by Philip Emeagwali

All was well, until I reached the port of Havre. Three officers with the rank of lieutenant, whom afterwards I knew to be Scotland Yard men, came aboard and demanded to see my papers which they took away from me.

Quotes by Philip Gibbs

Pau is one of the best big men in the game. I mean, Pau Gasol is going to be in the Hall of Fame.

Quotes by Phil Jackson

Is it any wonder that for millions of men the only intimacy is physical, silent, and predictable?

Quotes by Phil Donahue

On April 18, 1980, the last outpost of empire in Africa died. From Rhodesia's ashes rose a country that would take its place among the free nations as Zimbabwe, the last among equals. And men and women leapt to embrace...

Quotes by Petina Gappah

Men turn to formal wear when they want a new job or when they think their current one is in danger. They try to present themselves as powerful and successful.

Quotes by Peter York

If I look at history, it seems that most wars and most cruel things have been done by men and not by women.

Quotes by Peter Zumthor

For some men, life seems to be one long attempt to escape childhood and all the fears of childhood. That's what many of us are doing.

Quotes by Peter Temple

A lot of people like cabinet making; people are intrigued by it. Women in particular like cabinet making. They like it more than men do - the men are not really interested in the cabinet making.

Quotes by Peter Temple

Playwrights are like men who have been dining for a month in an Indian restaurant. After eating curry night after night, they deny the existence of asparagus.

Quotes by Peter Ustinov

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.