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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.

Integrity and being ethical is one of Affectiva's core values. This means we hold the highest standards for all we do, especially in our science and products.

Quotes by Rana el Kaliouby

I'm not being really intelligent in my film choices; I'm just landing the opportunity when it comes.

Quotes by Ranbir Kapoor

A doctor is not a mechanic. A car doesn't react with a mechanic, but a human being does.

Quotes by Randa Haines

At the first rumors of war, timid investors in various government stock, being panic-stricken, sell out, to their loss and the gamblers' gain.

Quotes by Randal Cremer

I used to rarely go on film sets, as I felt it was very boring to see the same shot being done so many times. I felt I had nothing to do. I used to irritate the cameramen.

Quotes by Ram Charan

In working with those who are dying, I offer another human being a spacious environment with my mind in which they can die as they need to die. I have no right to define how another person should die. I'm...

Quotes by Ram Dass

My government accords top most priority to national security. Therefore, effective steps are being taken to tackle terrorism and naxalism.

Quotes by Ram Nath Kovind

All the social things the consumer has gotten used to are being applied to business.

Quotes by Ram Shriram

Basically, I left Northern Telecom after 7.5 years of being in one company after school. And then, I ended up in a series of start-ups. The first of those was a company called Sitech, and they were in local area...

Quotes by Ram Shriram

Consciousness is indeed always with us. Everyone knows 'I am!' No one can deny his own being.

Quotes by Ramana Maharshi

Really, I get inspired by just switching projects and instrumentation and things like that - that creative part of just being different every time is really what inspires me.

Quotes by Ramin Djawadi

I don't think meals have any business being deductible. I'm for separation of calories and corporations.

Quotes by Ralph Nader

Man was created as a being who should constantly keep improving, a being who on reaching one goal sets a higher one.

Quotes by Ralph Ransom

I am an artist and have no right buggering about with verbs and split infinitives, which is what being a writer says to me.

Quotes by Ralph Steadman

I'm not very good at being domesticated. I've tried. The domestic life I find claustrophobic - the rituals and habits and patterns.

Quotes by Ralph Fiennes

I had the misfortune of being born in a horrendous situation.

Quotes by Ralph H. Baer

To take something in the Emirates Stadium is far away from being easy but we don't think about that.

Quotes by Ralph Hasenhuttl

It's not about being happy, it's about being successful.

Quotes by Ralph Hasenhuttl

I lead a unique existence as someone who is famous for being young on film, or young in the minds of everyone.

Quotes by Ralph Macchio

I wanted to show that Martin Luther King was simply a human being, not a god, not a saint.

Quotes by Ralph Abernathy

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.