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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.

The way I'm used to telling a story is by looking through the viewfinder and being really close to the actors.

Quotes by Reed Morano

I don't think I realised how stressed I was, being a single parent. It was really, really stressful. It's not easy on anybody.

Quotes by Reese Witherspoon

The world is being destroyed by psychopaths, so of all the things to be concerned about - acting, it's not really up there, is it?

Quotes by Reg E. Cathey

We don't do things the same way everyone else does. We relish being different. We see that difference as an element that makes us more compelling to the consumer.

Quotes by Reggie Fils-Aime

I've put in 63 years now in the big leagues as a player, coach, manager. And now just being around these young guys, it keeps you going pretty good.

Quotes by Red Schoendienst

I want to be behind the scenes, and learn more. What cameras to use, what lenses to use, what shots I want to get. And it takes time, so being on movies and sets, I just learn.

Quotes by Redman

Being able to control your reproduction is essential to women's ability to flourish in the United States.

Quotes by Rebecca Traister

The fact that a woman is attached to her professional life should not prevent her from being a mother.

Quotes by Recep Tayyip Erdogan

There's a great social component to being a writer, to being an artist.

Quotes by Rebecca Makkai

I've been messing around in the studio the last couple of years. But I don't want to worry about being taken seriously as a singer. It just really feels good to do it.

Quotes by Rebecca Romijn

I'd never planned on being a model.

Quotes by Rebecca Romijn

I love that the collapse of The Other Side is being felt in both 'The Vampire Diaries' and 'The Originals' universes - as someone who is a fan of both shows, it's very fun to watch.

Quotes by Rebecca Serle

We talk about politicians being in public life, but they seldom appear in the public space where everyone is free to appear as a citizen.

Quotes by Rebecca Solnit

Work aside, I think would have ended up in the U.S. because I like being here a lot. I really do.

Quotes by Raza Jaffrey

Growing up is not being so dead-set on making everybody happy.

Quotes by Reba McEntire

I grew up being the girl who would always tune in to watch famous people talk about their careers, how they handled scandals and mega fame. I'm trying to pick up tips.

Quotes by Rebecca Black

At times, it feels like I'm being cyber bullied.

Quotes by Rebecca Black

I was a fat kid. I can laugh now. But I got teased about being an Oompa Loompa and stuff like that.

Quotes by Rebecca Breeds

There's a new television generation coming in every five or 10 years, and the classic stories stand up to being redone.

Quotes by Rebecca Eaton

I like being on the floor, listening in on the huddles. It makes me feel like a player again.

Quotes by Rebecca Lobo

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.