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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.

Rafael Benitez is the best coach I have had. I don't know if I'd have joined Napoli without him being there.

Quotes by Pepe Reina

It's really hard to imagine there ever being the kind of impact there was when punk rock happened in the late 70's. I wish there would be one big change like that again, but I don't know if that'll ever...

Quotes by Penelope Spheeris

I think of the Sixties as being every man for himself.

Quotes by Penelope Tree

I'm very happy being big and effeminate.

Quotes by Penn Jillette

I'm not misunderstood. I am brash. I make my living being brash.

Quotes by Penn Jillette

Part of the experience of being entertained is sitting back and plugging into someone else's vision.

Quotes by Penn Jillette

I didn't do it the traditional way of being an assistant first and then becoming a head coach.

Quotes by Penny Hardaway

Cats, it turns out, are even less fond of being dunked in water than Shitsus.

Quotes by Penny Junor

I really do believe that being naturally beautiful is what is inside and what shines through.

Quotes by Penny Lancaster

There is nothing wrong with being a declared liberal or conservative and conducting a sympathetic interview with a political figure who shares your views.

Quotes by Peggy Noonan

I have been blessed with some really special crewmates. Being able to be a really integral member of the team, no matter what role I was in, was truly special.

Quotes by Peggy Whitson

I started out as a farm girl in Iowa, and I dreamed of being an astronaut and an explorer. And I made it.

Quotes by Peggy Whitson

I love New York, but being there the whole year, it gets a little crazy with the speed and rhythm of things.

Quotes by Penelope Cruz

I don't think actors ever retire, they just stop being asked to work.

Quotes by Penelope Keith

A lot of people have it - that fantasy of being lord or lady of the manor, either in the present or at some time in history.

Quotes by Penelope Keith

Some other things I don't miss: the media and the pressure of just being asked to do, and being asked questions every day.

Quotes by Pedro Martinez

I do miss competing, being out there - the atmosphere, I do miss it.

Quotes by Pedro Martinez

Whether you like it or not, the last few years I'd be the first one to tell you I haven't been the Pedro Martinez that I'm used to being.

Quotes by Pedro Martinez

The only thing that being killed off on 'Graceland' helped me with on 'Game of Thrones' is that it made me available to actually do the job.

Quotes by Pedro Pascal

Being Captain of the Dodgers meant representing an organization committed to winning and trying to keep it going. We could have won every year if the breaks had gone right.

Quotes by Pee Wee Reese

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.