A Collection of Quotes for Men Written by Men

Every man needs a solid foundation of positive principals in his lifestyle. In order to seek a higher knowledge and fulfillment we must, as men interpret the words spoken by the famous men before us. These historical quotes can change the perceptive in which we see the world with our own eyes.

Encouraging quotes can provoke understanding, emotion and acceptance in the men of all statures. In return, the opportunity to derive inspiration and motivation from these quotes for men is placed in the hands of every male reader.

Our collection of the best famous and motivational quotes for men will uplift your soul, and give you the proper ideals that a gentleman should live up to. From famous men who sum up a lifetime of achievement into a single sentence quotation, to the funny and quirky impressions on relationships and a male’s life.

No matter what you as a man are seeking, the advice and wisdom presented will lead you towards a better path of enlightenment. So take note, because these amazing quotes for men feature men from all backgrounds, cultures and lifestyles.

Each man of course, has his own individual life story, yet the perspective you stand to gain by following each man’s footsteps is invaluable. It doesn’t matter what path you’re on in life, there’s always the opportunity to discover a higher knowledge and comprehension.

Remember, these quotes told by famous men in history are the cornerstone for building future leaders, scholars, and gentlemen. Perhaps you’ll be one of the next ones.

Take advantage of the solid foundation these men share, and become boldly determined to reach achievement and a better character!

This is our list of the best quotes about men, all written exclusively by men. If perhaps your curious for more quotations or words of wisdom, then take guidance on our social channels. From A to Z, our men’s magazine handpicks and publishes the best quotes each week for men, and shares them with gentlemen throughout the world.

“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” – Abraham Lincoln

“At 3o a man should know himself like the palm of his hand, know the exact number of his defects and qualities, know how far he can go, fortell his failures – be what he is. And, above all, accept these things.” – Albert Camus

“Try not to become a man of success, but rather become a man of value.” – Albert Einstein

“To accomplish great things we must not only act but also dream, not only plan but also believe” – Anatole France

“One man with courage makes a majority.” – Andrew Jackson

“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” – Antoine de Saint Exupery

“One secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.” – Benjamin Disraeli

“There is nothing wrong with being afraid – but there is nothing more wrong than allowing that to be your master.” – Bobby Darin

“Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.” – Bruce Lee

“A man who has committed a mistake and doesn’t correct it is committing another mistake.” – Confucius Kongzi

“The successful man will profit from his mistakes and try again in a different way.” – Dale Carnegie

“A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.” – David Brinkley

“Life is a prop. Look at life like a giant television set. Everything you see in front of you is a conversation. Everything.” – David Wygant

“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.” – Epictetus

“Man is not made for defeat. A man can be destroyed, but not defeated.” – Ernest Hemingway

“A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.” – Francis Bacon

“Experience is that marvelous thing that enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again.” – Franklin Jones

“You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him discover it himself.” Galileo Galilei

“Character is built out of circumstances. From exactly the same materials one man builds palaces, while another builds hovels.” – George H. Lewes

“Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company.” – George Washington

“Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion.” – Georg W. F. Hegel

“Most people spend more time and energy going around problems than in trying to solve them.” – Henry Ford

“Honor is simply the morality of superior men.” – Henry Mencken

“To live for results would be to sentence myself to continuous frustration. My only sure reward is in my actions and not from them.” – Hugh Prather

“You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself one.” – James Froude

“A man needs self-acceptance or he can’t live with himself; he needs self-criticism or others can’t live with him.” – James Pike

“Be nice to people on your way up, because you’ll meet them on your way down.” – Jimmy Durante

“Who is the happiest of men? He who values the merits of others, and in their pleasure takes joy, even as though t’were his own.” – Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

“We need men who can dream of things that never were.” – John F. Kennedy

“The most important thing for a young man is to establish a creditable reputation, character.” – John Rockefeller