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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.

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Quotes by Peter Porter

I'm happy as a book publisher. I loved my 19 years being a C.E.O. I loved it to distraction, but I couldn't do it till I'm 80.

Quotes by Peter Mayer

I can go out in public without being recognized. If I want to be recognized in public, it will happen.

Quotes by Peter Mayhew

I wrote 'Hereafter' quickly and without mapping it out too much or being too schematic. As an exercise, I think that was incredibly important.

Quotes by Peter Morgan

The working-class aspirations are worse now than when I was a kid - and it was pretty bad when I was a kid. Reality TV means they are being told they are no longer a working class, they're an underclass....

Quotes by Peter Mullan

A script is utterly useless in and of itself; it's only of any worth the minute your actors, your designers, your directors come into being.

Quotes by Peter Mullan

I'm not exactly an Einstein, so I compensate by being more focused.

Quotes by Peter Munk

Since 1989, public alarm at the prospect of atomic Armageddon has quietened, but the number of nuclear-armed states has increased, arsenals are being modernized, and powerful states remain convinced that a nuclear security umbrella is vital to national defense, domestic...

Quotes by Peter Maurer

I like being successful. Giving back is just a part of that.

Quotes by Peter Loftin

Improved turnout will give parliament and government the appearance of being more legitimate.

Quotes by Peter Lynch

If the United States leads a multinational force into Iraq without United Nations backing, Canada should fight beside its neighbour. We've gone from being a middle power to a muddle power on this one.

Quotes by Peter MacKay

The problem here is with a human being, not with a monster, not with an animal. The human being does things that even the monster does not do, because the human is more sophisticated.

Quotes by Peter Malkin

I'm optimistic that we are actually seeing the opportunity of a generation being created in this.

Quotes by Peter Mandelson

I have moved on from being a British parliamentarian, I have moved on from being a New Labour politician, I have moved on from being the supporter in the active day-to-day sense of Tony Blair.

Quotes by Peter Mandelson

We've all seen those spoiled little brats that end up being given everything and on their 17th birthday get a Ferrari. That whole thing I just can't bear it.

Quotes by Peter Jones

Being an entrepreneur is probably the most lonely thing you can do.

Quotes by Peter Jones

Business is about more than just money. It's about being creative and innovative.

Quotes by Peter Jones

Interesting enough, we had a reunion of the 12 of us who graduated, right? The only one who wasn't there was the guy who became a priest, and he was literally in prison in Libya, for being a Catholic priest....

Quotes by Peter Jurasik

I have the ability to move around without being recognized all the time. I mean, you want to be famous - but not too famous.

Quotes by Peter Krause

A woman has a responsibility and a privilege that a man doesn't have of given birth to another human being.

Quotes by Peter Kreeft

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.