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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.

You don't know how pretty you are when you're young. Just being young is beautiful. And I was astonishingly pretty - you know, very skinny.

Quotes by Rene Ricard

Being married, I would say most relationships are pretty codependent in some ways.

Quotes by Rene Russo

I do everything in the third person. Performance is about being someone else.

Quotes by Renee Fleming

When a human being without amplification makes a sound that is high and loud, it is almost unworldly.

Quotes by Renee Fleming

It is always fragile, being a parent.

Quotes by Renee Fleming

I was constantly being pushed toward a European ideal of what it means to be a classical or opera singer, let's say in the Renata Tebaldi mode. I reject that.

Quotes by Renee Fleming

When I was young, I was teased mercilessly by my classmates for being a redhead. I wasn't particularly well coordinated either, which made me a bit of a liability in P.E.

Quotes by Renee Olstead

I am a mediocre being, a bit cunning.

Quotes by Renee Vivien

Being horrible in a big film is a quicker nosedive than doing an obscure film and making no money.

Quotes by Renee Zellweger

My photography is the result of being there at the right moment.

Quotes by Rene Burri

Only thought can resemble. It resembles by being what it sees, hears, or knows; it becomes what the world offers it.

Quotes by Rene Magritte

Appetite as it relates to the human being, the person. How do you find appetite for what you do? How do you relate to appetite? How do you get appetite, not only for a meal but also to do the...

Quotes by Rene Redzepi

Being filled with the Spirit is shown to have had a dynamic and energizing effect or power in the New Testament and in the lives of millions of people since then.

Quotes by Reinhard Bonnke

God has no grandchildren. He has only children, so being a born-again Christian is not an automatic thing.

Quotes by Reinhard Bonnke

I know I never saw Casey Stengel when I was being scouted. And how could you be in a ballpark and not know if Casey Stengel was there?

Quotes by Reggie Jackson

I wanted to merge two worlds that were very important to me. Being able to raise money for Dropping Dimes through the sale of custom biking kits was the perfect plan.

Quotes by Reggie Miller

I like joking around and being a little mischievous. Once an audience or even a group of friends realizes that you're being benevolent about it, then they're along for the ride.

Quotes by Reggie Watts

Personally, I am thrilled that I can now let my characters clasp a rosary, mention confession or invoke the intercession of a saint without it being edited out of my story.

Quotes by Regina Doman

I just like being all over the place and writing whatever comes to mind. Having the tools? It's such a gift.

Quotes by Regina Spektor

Being a cinematographer taught me a lot. I got to expedite the visions of many directors and learned how to navigate many styles and worlds.

Quotes by Reed Morano

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.