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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 put out my first song with no intentions of being famous.

Quotes by Ravyn Lenae

Being from Chicago, you kind of are shielded in a way from the other stuff that goes on in music and the industry.

Quotes by Ravyn Lenae

We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is, knowing how to tip ourselves over and let the beautiful stuff out.

Ray Bradbury

My mere existence as a member of Congress as a Palestinian causes a lot of fear, because I'm here as a human being, as an American, that is saying to the world that we exist.

Quotes by Rashida Tlaib

I love being a mom.

Quotes by Rashida Tlaib

I'm constantly working, and I've earned everything that I've been able to achieve on my own, and that's what being the eldest of 14 taught me.

Quotes by Rashida Tlaib

There’s a difference betw­een being a star and an actor. If you feed off from being in the public eye, this is the unfortunate flipside to it.

Quotes by Rasika Dugal

It was been an absolute joy being in 'The Vagina Monologues' for so many years. I think the play is truly special.

Quotes by Rasika Dugal

There are 38,000 people dying of hunger each day and most are children. And, being a celebrity, I communicate about it as much as I can.

Quotes by Raul Julia

Being an actor, your focus is just on your craft and how to make it better, but production is a much bigger task - putting everything together.

Quotes by Raveena Tandon

As a child, Navratri is something I looked forward to the most -The joy of being young and being around your friends and pandal-hopping is something I will always cherish.

Quotes by Raveena Tandon

As a featherweight I was walking around at 155 pounds and would just have to cut those 10 extra pounds. I wasn't being very professional.

Quotes by Raphael Assuncao

I went to see 'Men In Black 2.' It was just a commodity, just money being shifted.

Quotes by Raquel Cassidy

Being a sex symbol was rather like being a convict.

Quotes by Raquel Welch

When I first came along in the business, they didn't really like the idea of my name being Raquel.

Quotes by Raquel Welch

Not everybody is comfortable with my ethnicity. When I first came along in the business, they didn't really like the idea of my name being Raquel.

Quotes by Raquel Welch

If I go out with my girlfriends, no one has an issue, but if I put up a post with a male friend or I'm seen chatting with a co-star, there is unnecessary speculation. What wrong am I doing that...

Quotes by Rashami Desai

Being a divorcee and single is very tough for me.

Quotes by Rashami Desai

I love being part of an ensemble.

Quotes by Rashida Jones

But day in and day out, the most stimulating part of the work is being a member of a team of so many very bright, articulate and talented professionals.

Quotes by Randy West

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.