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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.

I love being grungy and dirty.

Quotes by Richard C. Armitage

It's about being a voice in the community. There's so many ways to be a voice, and that's what I'm figuring out.

Quotes by Richard Cabral

Being an artist, being an actor, it's about telling stories that could heal, that could open up discussion that could make the community better.

Quotes by Richard Cabral

No one knows exactly where thought comes from, but it can be said that thought comes from the same place as whatever it is that beats our heart... it comes from being alive.

Quotes by Richard Carlson

Only the last two planes, I think, had any shot of being intercepted and taken down on 9/11.

Quotes by Richard Ben-Veniste

I wanted to be an editor or a journalist, I wasn't really interested in being an entrepreneur, but I soon found I had to become an entrepreneur in order to keep my magazine going.

Quotes by Richard Branson

Well, the odds must be against anybody being able to fly around the world in a balloon on the first attempt. All of us who are attempting to go around the world in balloons are effectively flying in experimental craft...

Quotes by Richard Branson

There's nothing like the endorphins from being fit, and the incredible endorphin rush that goes with that.

Quotes by Richard Branson

There's no possibility of being witty without a little ill-nature.

Quotes by Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Once, I thought I had a novel, and it turned out it was only a short story. I wrote about 800 pages, but it ended up being a short story. And if it ever happens to me again, I Will...

Quotes by Richard Bausch

Losing the presidency is not like losing any other office. More than any other office, it's a vote about you as a whole human being.

Quotes by Richard Ben Cramer

To me, I love being able to see some of John C. Reilly's face in Ralph, and some of Sarah Silverman in Vanellope. That there are hints of them there. In the broad strokes, they are there.

Quotes by Rich Moore

Being able to make a comedy at Disney was really appealing.

Quotes by Rich Moore

Retired is being tired twice, I've thought, first tired of working, then tired of not.

Quotes by Richard Armour

There are things I want to say: They are very important to me, and, not being a writer, I do it through movies.

Quotes by Richard Attenborough

I have no great interest in being remembered as a great creative filmmaker.

Quotes by Richard Attenborough

I would also love to get into acting. I love being in front of the camera.

Quotes by Rich Brian

I just say 'Amen' a lot. It's just about being grateful and never taking things for granted.

Quotes by Rich Brian

In New Zealand, we have a thing called 'tall poppy syndrome,' which, you might not have heard of it, but it's essentially where - it happens in small populations usually, but can actually happen in the U.K. - where, if...

Quotes by Rhys Darby

My work is my way of expressing myself without being arrested.

Quotes by Rhys Ifans

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.