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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.

Men who never get carried away should be.

Quotes by Malcolm Forbes

Socialism is not a way of life. It is an unworkable formula which would apply to robots but not to men and women.

Quotes by Malcolm Fraser

Few men of action have been able to make a graceful exit at the appropriate time.

Quotes by Malcolm Muggeridge

English history is all about men liking their fathers, and American history is all about men hating their fathers and trying to burn down everything they ever did.

Quotes by Malcolm Bradbury

All the great evils which men cause to each other because of certain intentions, desires, opinions, or religious principles, are likewise due to non-existence, because they originate in ignorance, which is absence of wisdom.

Quotes by Maimonides

In closing I wish to say that while I was sorely beset by a number of white riders in my racing days, I have also enjoyed the friendship of countless thousands of white men whom I class as among my...

Quotes by Major Taylor

Measures must always in a progressive society be held superior to men, who are after all imperfect instruments, working for their fulfilment.

Mahatma Gandhi

We as men, need to give the Indian women all the strength that she needs, rightfully asking to be able to walk with head held high.

Quotes by Mahesh Bhatt

Men who create power make an indispensable contribution to a nation's greatness. But, men who question power make a contribution just as indispensable.

Quotes by Mahesh Bhatt

Men like Sunil Dutt should not be mourned, only envied for their greatness.

Quotes by Mahesh Bhatt

My goal when I make my show is to make a show for women. I don't make a show for men.

Quotes by Maggie Q

The fact that a New Hampshire legislator's position is not seen as a career or a way of supporting a family has meant that it draws women. At times, I think men who might be looking for a paid career...

Quotes by Maggie Hassan

I think it's very important for both women and men to see women working in a variety of capacities.

Quotes by Maggie Hassan

It's not the men in my life that count, it's the life in my men.

Mae West

I only have 'yes' men around me. Who needs 'no' men?

Mae West

I only like two kinds of men, domestic and imported.

Mae West

When women go wrong, men go right after them.

Mae West

Ten men waiting for me at the door? Send one of them home, I'm tired.

Mae West

Some women work while they are pregnant, but not me. That was a choice I had made. That's when I took a break. Men can work at whatever stage they are; whether they turn daddy, they still have their own...

Quotes by Madhuri Dixit

I think what's wrong with the fashion world, particularly men's fashion, is the lack of creativity behind it.

Quotes by Macklemore

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.