“Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.”
Oscar Wilde

80 FAMOUS QUOTES · MEN
Read 80 of the best quotes about men and manhood from Sophocles, Confucius, the Bhagavad Gita, Muhammad Ali, Martin Luther King Jr. and the Thirukkural, plus International Men's Day wishes.
“Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.”
Oscar Wilde
“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.”
John Wooden
“Let him who would move the world first move himself.”
Attributed to Socrates
“Behaviour is a mirror in which everyone shows their image.”
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.”
Lao Tzu
“Real strength is a gentle man who chooses kindness when anger would be easier.”
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“A man's word should be worth more than any signature.”
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“Strong men cry too. Tears don't make you weak; they make you human.”
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“Respect for women is the first sign of a real man.”
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“The bravest men are the ones who ask for help when they need it.”
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“A gentleman's manners are the same in a palace and in a tea stall.”
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“Being a man isn't about never failing. It's about getting up every single time.”
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“Confidence without arrogance, strength without cruelty: that's what a real man looks like.”
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“A good man listens more than he speaks and helps more than he complains.”
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“Men who share the housework aren't helping. They're simply doing their part.”
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“Happy International Men's Day to all the fathers, brothers, sons and friends who make our world better.”
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“On this Men's Day, thank you for your quiet strength, your hard work and your kind heart.”
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“Happy Men's Day! May you always have the courage to be strong and the freedom to be gentle.”
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“Happy Men's Day to the men who fix things, carry things and make everyone feel safe.”
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“Happy Men's Day to the dads who show up, the brothers who look out and the friends who stay.”
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“On the 19th of November, we thank the men who make our homes, workplaces and communities stronger.”
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“To every man who sacrificed his dreams so his family could chase theirs, thank you.”
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“Happy Men's Day to the farmers, soldiers, teachers and workers who build our nation.”
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“Strong men talk about their feelings. Silence is not strength; it's just silence.”
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“Asking "Are you okay?" to a friend could be the most important question you ask this year.”
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