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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.

All cities are impressive in their way, because they represent the aspiration of men to lead a common life; those people who wish to live agreeable lives, and in constant intercourse with one another, will build a city as beautiful...

Quotes by Peter Ackroyd

In my time, we served with noble and ethical leaders: Gerry Ford, Bob Michael, John Rhodes, men of impeccable honesty. We didn't have anybody locked up for a violation of ethics.

Quotes by Pete McCloskey

Early British pop was helped tremendously by the writing of Bob Dylan who had proved you could write about political and quite controversial subjects. Certainly what we did followed on from what was happening with the angry young men in...

Quotes by Pete Townshend

The men and women at our borders, given adequate resources, are doing an excellent job of keeping us safe.

Quotes by Pete Gallego

As an infantry officer who served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay, I have led men in combat and trained them on tactics and strategy. The mission of the infantry is to 'close with, and destroy, the enemy.' Our job,...

Quotes by Pete Hegseth

Combat duty is strenuous and physically demanding, and I'm not the first person to notice that men and women are built differently. And while many will argue that women will only be allowed into combat arms units under the same...

Quotes by Pete Hegseth

Without game, men prey on each other.

Quotes by Perry Farrell

Tomorrow is the day when idlers work, and fools reform, and mortal men lay hold on heaven.

Quotes by Persius

I've made a lot of grown men cry with laughter, because I really am quite the joke.

Quotes by Peta Wilson

I view marriage as a sacred institution. I think two men naturally are predators. Gay relationships are a commercial break, not a whole movie.

Quotes by Pete Burns

Fishes live in the sea, as men do on land: the great ones eat up the little ones.

Quotes by Pericles

The whole earth is the tomb of heroic men and their story is not given only on stone over their clay but abides everywhere without visible symbol woven into the stuff of other mens lives.

Quotes by Pericles

Time is the king of all men, he is their parent and their grave, and gives them what he will and not what they crave.

Quotes by Pericles

For famous men have the whole earth as their memorial.

Quotes by Pericles

A woman's greatest glory is to be little talked about by men, whether for good or ill.

Quotes by Pericles

Trees, though they are cut and loped, grow up again quickly, but if men are destroyed, it is not easy to get them again.

Quotes by Pericles

At the end of the day, your life is on the line when you're dealing with abusive men, and your life is more important than any man.

Quotes by Pepa

The women like us because we're the first real women rappers, and the men like us because we're strong. We're not some soft little rappers with soft little voices. The men who see us end up going, 'Hey! They're kickin'...

Quotes by Pepa

A lot of guys don't get their recognition, all the good men out there.

Quotes by Pepa

There are good men out there. There are guys who have their priorities straight, who take care of their kids, who respect their mothers.

Quotes by Pepa

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.