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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.

When I was a physics major in the late 1970s, my very few fellow female students and I had high hopes that women would soon stand equal with men in science. But progress has proved slower than many of us...

Quotes by Margaret Wertheim

Women want mediocre men, and men are working to be as mediocre as possible.

Quotes by Margaret Mead

The goal is to not be patted on the back for hiring a woman, because it shouldn't be an exceptional thing. It should just be commonplace that women should have equal opportunities as men.

Quotes by Margaret Qualley

Men for the sake of getting a living forget to live.

Quotes by Margaret Fuller

It should be remarked that, as the principle of liberty is better understood, and more nobly interpreted, a broader protest is made in behalf of women. As men become aware that few have had a fair chance, they are inclined...

Quotes by Margaret Fuller

We need to hear the excuses men make to themselves for their worthlessness.

Quotes by Margaret Fuller

I never had a single female professor throughout my whole education, from the beginning of university to the end. Even all the books were about men; I never really liked reading books about the history of science, and I never...

Quotes by Margaret Geller

When I won the MacArthur, I didn't receive a different amount of money than the men did.

Quotes by Margaret Geller

First, they were bred when I was not capable to observe or before I was born; likewise the breeding of men is of a different manner from that of women.

Quotes by Margaret Cavendish

I would much rather have men ask why I have no statue than why I have one.

Quotes by Marcus Porcius Cato

When you get the first knock, it kind of wakes you up: you know, they are men, and it is not like Under-18s when you can take loads of knocks and know you will be fine, that you won't feel...

Quotes by Marcus Rashford

Justice consists in doing no injury to men; decency in giving them no offense.

Quotes by Marcus Tullius Cicero

Live as brave men; and if fortune is adverse, front its blows with brave hearts.

Quotes by Marcus Tullius Cicero

I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinions of himself than on the opinions of others.

Marcus Aurelius

Liberate the minds of men and ultimately you will liberate the bodies of men.

Quotes by Marcus Garvey

Men who are in earnest are not afraid of consequences.

Quotes by Marcus Garvey

Real men laugh at opposition; real men smile when enemies appear.

Quotes by Marcus Garvey

In real life, it's war, and war's not entertainment. War is 'old men lying and young men dying' kind of deal. That's a saying; I didn't make that up.

Quotes by Marcus Luttrell

Anna Katherine Green wrote about a female inquiry agent, and there were a scattering of female investigators in the 1970s, authored by men, who just didn't ring true. So I thought, 'Well, there's an opening here for something.'

Quotes by Marcia Muller

As long as men are free to ask what they must, free to say what they think, free to think what they will, freedom can never be lost and science can never regress.

Quotes by Marcel Proust

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.