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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.

It's a great life being an actor, and I wouldn't change it for anything.

Quotes by Rhys Ifans

The war on drugs is being lost on a daily basis.

Quotes by Rhys Ifans

Being on tour is a giggle.

Quotes by Rhys Ifans

I am essentially very shy. Which, I guess, is why I'm very good at not being shy.

Quotes by Rhys Ifans

My son's the most precious thing to me; he's changed me from being selfish to selfless.

Quotes by Ricardo Antonio Chavira

I think we Southerners have talked a fair amount of malarkey about the mystique of being Southern.

Quotes by Reynolds Price

Whether or not you believe that after three days of being dead and entombed, Jesus got up and walked out of his own accord, what you cannot argue about is the fervent belief of the followers that this happened.

Quotes by Reza Aslan

I would love to have read about myself being compared to Lauren Bacall.

Quotes by Rhea Seehorn

I enjoy co-directing or even being there just for support because you get to see your script come to aural life in front of you.

Quotes by Rhianna Pratchett

I did my degree in journalism, and I then went on to being a games journalist, reviewing and previewing games and writing about the industry, visiting and interviewing developers.

Quotes by Rhianna Pratchett

When I first got into string-band music I felt like such an interloper. It was like I was sneaking into this music that wasn't my own... I constantly felt the awkwardness of being the raisin in the oatmeal.

Quotes by Rhiannon Giddens

At some point you have to take responsibility for who you are and where you are and being able to listen to other points of view, whichever side of the tracks you're on.

Quotes by Rhiannon Giddens

I love being on the road and I love my band, but also need to be with my kids more and I need to be creating more.

Quotes by Rhiannon Giddens

Remember, if you are criticising, you are not being grateful. If you are blaming, you are not being grateful. If you are complaining, you are not being grateful.

Quotes by Rhonda Byrne

The real product at Diesel is satisfaction. My satisfaction at Diesel is being a pioneer.

Quotes by Renzo Rosso

A lot of comics fly by the seat of their pants, and they pride themselves on being witty, quick, and off-the-cuff. That's not my show. I wrote a show, and I want to do the show I wrote. I'm not...

Quotes by Retta

We cannot keep the Jewish state without being a democratic state.

Quotes by Reuven Rivlin

The ability of the president to be perceived as someone with whom all Israelis can identify depends on his ability to avoid being a party to debate.

Quotes by Reuven Rivlin

When we come to the hospital to give birth, we don't come as a Jew or an Arab; we come as a human being.

Quotes by Reuven Rivlin

I like being at the front - it's where I'm meant to be.

Quotes by Rex Orange County

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.