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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 wanted to be a hero, then I wanted to be an actor. But always I wanted to be respected as a good human being.

Quotes by Prosenjit Chatterjee

When you talk about being exceptional, you do two things: You clearly answer the question 'Who are you?' which is your purpose. And you answer the second question, 'Where are you going?' which is your aspiration and how you're going...

Quotes by Punit Renjen

I want to be a purpose-driven, purpose-led organization, and I want the organization to achieve this aspiration of being the undisputed leader in professional services.

Quotes by Punit Renjen

I have always believed that when a film is being made, it has to be the director's vision.

Quotes by Prithviraj Sukumaran

I am a humongous Mohanlal fan. I adore the actor. I am also a huge Mammootty fan, and that's not being diplomatic at all.

Quotes by Prithviraj Sukumaran

There can be no halfway house, where Britain continues to be out of Europe in name but is still run by Europe. There can be no halfway house when it comes to rule-taking and law-making from the E.U., and there...

Quotes by Priti Patel

As the great advocates of trade and liberal markets, Conservatives should guide our country through the transition from being one of twenty-eight in the E.U. to a strong, sovereign and independent country.

Quotes by Priti Patel

I'll tell you where the injustice is. It's with the person earning £12,000 to £15,000-a-year who is being asked to be restrained by their business or employer. Yet the taxpayer has bailed out the banks, so why are they not...

Quotes by Prince Andrew

I'm not very good at being a performing monkey.

Quotes by Prince Charles

Being a small boy it's very daunting seeing the Queen around and not really quite knowing what to talk about.

Quotes by Prince William

Being a princess isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Quotes by Princess Diana

Seven out of 10 Americans are one paycheck away from being homeless.

Quotes by Pras Michel

It is not about being a hero or a villain; I want to be a solid and passionate actor.

Quotes by Prateik Babbar

Relationships have been a way of life and I don't regret being in one ever.

Quotes by Prateik Babbar

Umrika' was one of the most wonderful collaborations I had the privilege of being a part of.

Quotes by Prateik Babbar

I like being adventurous in my choice of roles. It may not be the prescribed way, but it is mine and I have enjoyed giving my best to all directors.

Quotes by Prateik Babbar

If women want to be treated equally, then they can't ask for sops and whine about not being treated equally. All I'll say is no guts, no glory for men or women.

Quotes by Preity Zinta

Films are a part of my being, they don't define me.

Quotes by Preity Zinta

I mean, I can cook, but I'd get very nervous having my food being judged by dinner guests.

Quotes by Prabal Gurung

I was definitely considered different growing up. I learned that being me was all right because my family celebrated those differences.

Quotes by Prabal Gurung

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.