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Being Quotes

On identity, openness and staying true to yourself.

This set of quotes explores what it means to simply be: holding onto a child's spontaneity, embracing honesty that feels inappropriate in creative work, or aging with flexibility instead of resistance. For more on self-belief, see our Able quotes.

Unless we abandon elements which resemble a police state, we can't meet the demands of being a modern society.

Quotes by Ahmet Necdet Sezner

The songwriters whom we think of being the greatest songwriters usually write one hit and six or seven flops. That includes the Irving Berlins and the Hoagy Carmichaels, the Harold Arlens, Cole Porter.

Quotes by Ahmet Ertegun

It is obvious that taking the country from a state of war to being a lawful state won't be easy.

Quotes by Ahmed Ben Bella

I think I was a feminist before being born. I had a feminist chromosome somewhere.

Quotes by Agnes Varda

Able Quotes

I have no objection to a man being a man, however masculine that may be.

Quotes by Agnes Smedley

Do not rely completely on any other human being, however dear. We meet all life's greatest tests alone.

Quotes by Agnes Macphail

Happiness is being on the beam with life - to feel the pull of life.

Quotes by Agnes Martin

I never really planned on being a rapper, I just kinda did it and then people started liking it.

Quotes by Aesop Rock

I don't like being away from home for a long period of time.

Quotes by Aesop Rock

Always Quotes

We're all just cats trying to be original, which is what I think being a B-boy is about.

Quotes by Aesop Rock

I love cereals. We must have 10 to 15 boxes. But if I'm being honest, I have Fruit Loops and Lucky Charms hidden behind the healthier ones.

Quotes by Aerin Lauder

I can't deal with waking up and being sad.

Quotes by Adwoa Aboah

What drew me to modeling was this idea of being independent.

Quotes by Adwoa Aboah

I'm not the tallest or the thinnest - and I think being in shows is a major part of when I stopped second-guessing myself.

Quotes by Adwoa Aboah

Good Quotes

Mental health isn't all of me, but it's a massive part of my journey and a massive part of my whole being.

Quotes by Adwoa Aboah

School was unbelievably painful. It was five years of being pretty sad.

Quotes by Adwoa Aboah

Not being able to afford many of the basic necessities to survive, I placed all my loans in forbearance, enrolled in food stamps and Medicaid, and took on part-time jobs anywhere I could find them.

Quotes by Adrienne C. Moore

I hit my thirties and felt I had to start being profound.

Quotes by Adrienne C. Moore

Being anonymous is a great luxury. It's a big loss to lose that. Mostly, the loss is the ability to observe others without being observed yourself. And as an actor, that is your key tool.

Quotes by Adrien Brody

Like Quotes

It's the ownership of what's off that's the beauty in art. Its not about being exactly perfect.

Quotes by Adrian Younge

Frequently Asked Questions

What perspectives on "being" show up in these quotes?
The quotes touch on being from a particular place ("Being from Louisiana and a big outdoorsman"), being childlike as a performer, being inappropriate as part of the craft of acting, and being flexible and open as part of aging well.
Is there a quote here about acting and creativity?
Yes, two: "As an actor, you always want to reach back to being a child and having the spontaneity and the imagination of a child," and "There's so much we can't express in our day-to-day interaction with people because it's considered inappropriate. And acting is all about being inappropriate." For more on consistent character traits, see Always.
What does this page say about aging?
"Aging gracefully means being flexible, being open, allowing change, enjoying change and loving yourself" offers a positive take on getting older, tied closely to the idea of "being" open to change.
Is there anything here about personal identity or background?
Yes: "Love the show 'Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.' Being from Louisiana and a big outdoorsman, I'm a big fan of 'Duck Dynasty' as well" ties personal identity to place and interests. For more quotes centered on personal likes, browse Like.
How does this page relate to the Able quotes page?
"Being" here is about states and qualities of a person - childlike, open, flexible - while Able focuses more on capability and what someone can do. Also check Good for more positive, character-focused quotes.

You may also like our Good quotes on positive character traits and Always quotes on consistency and steadfastness.