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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 are other Annapurnas in the lives of men.

Quotes by Maurice Herzog

At every crossroads on the path that leads to the future, tradition has placed 10,000 men to guard the past.

Quotes by Maurice Maeterlinck

Men display less self-doubt and lead with what seems always like a sense of force and direction. We are not as familiar with women leaders, and so we question their skills. As women, we always need to work harder to...

Quotes by Maureen Chiquet

Some men are so macho they'll get you pregnant just to kill a rabbit.

Quotes by Maureen Murphy

I will feel equality has arrived when we can elect to office women who are as incompetent as some of the men who are already there.

Quotes by Maureen Reagan

Believe it or not, there's a lot of humor in 'Mad Men.' Especially in the dark moments.

Quotes by Matthew Weiner

If you live for fame, men may turn against you.

Quotes by Matthew Simpson

Of history, how little do we know by personal contact; we have lived a few years, seen a few men, witnessed some important events; but what are these in the whole sum of the world's past.

Quotes by Matthew Simpson

Washington and the elder Napoleon. Both were brave men; both were true men; both loved their country and dared to expose their lives for their country's cause.

Quotes by Matthew Simpson

Post-traumatic stress disorder didn't surface as a condition until 1980... that fact was very relevant when I remember back to how these men behaved. A lot of walking on eggshells was required for wives and children.

Quotes by Matthew Nable

If you look at men's roles for the last thousand years, the desire is fundamental. We want to take care of, provide for, and be of service to... women.

Quotes by Matthew Fox

Men of polite learning and a liberal education.

Quotes by Matthew Henry

We apply the catechism by opening Italy's doors to women and children who come here legally on aeroplanes, but no more men on rubber dinghies. We will help them grow up and work in their own countries. Let's spend in...

Quotes by Matteo Salvini

Truth sits upon the lips of dying men.

Quotes by Matthew Arnold

This was what a lot of us, mainly young men, did in the summers in northern Arizona. This is how I put myself through college. I fought fires in the summer, and then I went back and did it again...

Quotes by Matthew Desmond

We need to create a society where girls and women are getting the same encouragement and support to build their careers as the boys and men are. From the start.

Quotes by Matt McGorry

I've always considered myself a leader, a leader of men.

Quotes by Matt Nagy

I am not bisexual. I am not gay. I have never had sex with men.

Quotes by Matt LeBlanc

I've always thought feminism had a lot to say about both genders, as it is hard to talk about one without the other. I think men and women alike would benefit from men having a more fluid idea of what...

Quotes by Matt Haig

We often joke about men moaning about being ill, whether it's man flu or anything else. We want them to be silent and strong about these things. And that's quite dangerous when it comes to depression, because talking about it...

Quotes by Matt Haig

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.