International Men’s Day 2021: 10 Quotes To Celebrate The Male Gender

International Men’s Day is marked annually on Nov. 19 to cherish the contribution of all the men of society as fathers, brothers, husbands, colleagues and friends. This day is an opportunity to recognize the gender itself.

On this day, celebrate the men in your life by telling them how much they mean to you, spend some quality time with them and show your appreciation for their role in your life.

Here are some quotes, courtesy Your Tango, to celebrate all men.

1. "The stronger a man is, the more gentle he can afford to be." — Elbert Hubbard

2. "The first step to be a good man is this: You must deeply feel the burden of the stones some else [is] carrying." — Mehmet Murat Ildan

3. "A good man will want you to shine. He wants you to be your amazing self. A good man loves to show off his happy, intelligent, amazing, powerful woman." — Anastasia Netri

4. "A man does what he must — in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures — and that is the basis of all human morality." — John F. Kennedy

5. "One can know a man from his laugh, and if you like a man's laugh before you know anything of him, you may confidently say that he is a good man." — Fyodor Dostoevsky

6. "A good man would prefer to be defeated than to defeat injustice by evil means." — Sallust

7. "A gentleman will open doors, pull out chairs, and carry things. Not because she's helpless or unable, but because he wants to show her that she is valuable and worthy of respect." — Charles J. Orlando

8. "The mark of a real man, is a man who can allow himself to fall deeply in love with a woman." — C. JoyBell C.

9. "The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection." — Thomas Paine

10. "A man must at times be hard as nails: willing to face up to the truth about himself... But he must also be tender. No weapon will breach the armor of a woman's resentment like tenderness." — Elisabeth Elliot