the best of men are but men at best

the best of men are but men at best

proverb The best people are still human, and therefore have shortcomings. Your dad is a great guy. I know you're upset that he missed your game, but the best of men are but men at best.
See also: but, men, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • teach a man to fish
  • it takes a village
  • village
  • better bend than break
  • best-laid plans go astray, the
  • the best-laid plans
  • the best-laid plans go astray
  • the best-laid plans of mice and men
  • an old poacher makes the best gamekeeper
  • an ounce of discretion is worth a pound of wit