The truth is that all men having power ought to be mistrusted. James Madison manmistrustpower Change image and share on social
Valentino was apparently gay or bisexual. And his two lesbian wives. But without any question, he had sex with men. From choice. So he was one or the other. Cesar Romero apparentlybisexualchoice Change image and share on social
To die for an idea; it is unquestionably noble. But how much nobler it would be if men died for ideas that were true! H. L. Mencken dieideaman Change image and share on social
In 'Hamilton,' we're telling the stories of old, dead white men, but we're using actors of color, and that makes the story more immediate and more accessible to a contemporary audience. Lin-Manuel Miranda accessibleactoraudience Change image and share on social
The proper study of Man is anything but Man; and the most improper job of any man, even saints (who at any rate were at least unwilling to take it on), is bossing other men. Not one in a million is fit for it, and least of all those who seek the opportunity. J. R. R. Tolkien bossfitimproper share on social
They died hard, those savage men - like wounded wolves at bay. They were filthy, and they were lousy, and they stunk. And I loved them. Douglas MacArthur baydiefilthy Change image and share on social
A fool can throw a stone in a pond that 100 wise men can not get out. Saul Bellow foolmanpond Change image and share on social
U.S. adversaries exploit power gaps. It's easier for Russia to invade Ukraine with irregular forces out of uniform, the so-called 'little green men,' than to send a conventional army that would challenge NATO. David Ignatius adversaryarmycall share on social
When I look upon seamen, men of science and philosophers, man is the wisest of all beings; when I look upon priests and prophets nothing is as contemptible as man. Diogenes beingcontemptibleman Change image and share on social
I worry sometimes that I'm a bit moralistic; always writing about men who are learning to grow up, not be so self-absorbed, selfish or badly behaved. I wonder if that's dull and liberal and wimpy? I should probably write something that celebrates wickedness. David Nicholls absorbbadlybehave share on social