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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are only human" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to express the idea that people are fallible and make mistakes, acknowledging human limitations.
Example: "We all make mistakes sometimes because we are only human, and it's important to learn from them."
Alternatives: "are just human" or "are merely human".
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Scientists, though, are only human.
People are only human.
We are only human".
After all, they are only human.
Of course, we are only human.
They, too, are only human.
Some falsehoods are only human.
(Yes, Colette's heroines are only human).
After all, executives are only human, too.
Because after all, we are only human.
MI5 are only human – and human beings sometimes fail.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com