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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.

If your story is being told by someone who doesn't really know it, it's not going to come out accurate. A lot of it has to do with context. Whoever's behind the camera or pen or whatever.

Quotes by Petra Collins

Maybe sometimes I don't look like that I'm really enjoying being on the court and playing tennis, but inside, I'm really enjoying it.

Quotes by Petra Kvitova

I'm not someone who enjoys being recognised too much.

Quotes by Petra Kvitova

I'm the sort of person who loves being at home.

Quotes by Petra Kvitova

I realize I am very privileged. But there's a difference between being spoiled and privileged.

Quotes by Petra Stunt

Living freely means being able to freely communicate in your native language and to be guided by the 10th article of the constitution, which defines Ukrainian as the only state language and guarantees the unhindered development of Russian and all...

Quotes by Petro Poroshenko

I loved Sherlock Holmes as a kid, but I remember being disappointed when he'd come up with these simple explanations for these complex mysteries.

Quotes by Peter Weir

I'm a curious human being, and I love things that are a little bit off.

Quotes by Peter Stormare

Again, we saw in Bosnia - we had U.N. peacekeepers tied to trees, being taken hostage. The fact is they don't have the type of deliberate and authoritative rule that I think is needed to get the job done.

Quotes by Peter T. King

I like Donald Trump; he's been good to me. He supported me at rough times when I was being attacked by others.

Quotes by Peter T. King

Pavarotti is not vain, but conscious of being unique.

Quotes by Peter Ustinov

The French and the British are such good enemies that they can't resist being friends.

Quotes by Peter Ustinov

I think I did have fantasies about being an actor. In fact, I know I did.

Quotes by Peter Shaffer

I've seen the most remarkable thing. It's in the New York Public Library. They've got the original typescript of 'The Importance of Being Earnest' - all four acts of it.

Quotes by Peter Shaffer

Once again, I think there is little art being done that really owns up to such intense possibilities.

Quotes by Peter Sotos

I don't really worry about being typecast much. I mean, everyone in Hollywood is typecast to a degree.

Quotes by Peter Sarsgaard

I have no regrets about leaving, and I don't miss being at United at all.

Quotes by Peter Schmeichel

The battalion, the whole battalion was affected by the two killed just within a week of being there, and I think that that pulled everybody up to make them realise that this was a very serious business.

Quotes by Peter Scott

Beauty is being in harmony with what you are.

Quotes by Peter Nivio Zarlenga

I'm on Twitter every single week. It's sort of like being a playwright standing in the back of the theater.

Quotes by Peter Paige

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.