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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 love making movies, but there's nothing like being in front of an audience.

Quotes by Patrick Wilson

I always had that desire of being strong and being able to protect myself, being able to protect others.

Quotes by Patrik Baboumian

Freedom means the U.S. government not being the main threat to countries around the world.

Quotes by Patrisse Cullors

I don't want to write a book; I don't want to go on T.V., because I stink at it. The only thing I have always been comfortable with is being in magazines.

Quotes by Patti Hansen

It's not easy being an actor, and having said that, everybody's an actor. Do you know what I mean? Paris Hilton's an actor, which is kind of scary. But if you want to honor your craft and yourself, strive for...

Quotes by Patti LuPone

I’ve always enjoyed being... I guess you would call it the underdog.

Quotes by Patrick Reed

The foundations and the intent of the Affordable Care Act are laudable. The way it's being implemented is a disaster.

Quotes by Patrick Soon-Shiong

Touring on 'Folie' was like being the last act at the vaudeville show: We were rotten vegetable targets in clandestine hoods.

Quotes by Patrick Stump

Between Prince and my dad's fusion-jazz records, I didn't have a choice in being funky.

Quotes by Patrick Stump

I kind of treat myself like the audience. I don't like being lectured.

Quotes by Patrick Wang

I've actually become much, much dumber through being married and having these children. I find that I'm not half as sharp that I once was. I can't even help them with their 4th and 5th grade vocabulary and math work...

Quotes by Patrick Warburton

The radio even weren't allowed to say there was a Holocaust and people were being killed right, left and center in these terrible camps.

Quotes by Patrick Macnee

I don't feel so alive if I'm not being creative.

Quotes by Patrick Marber

It's fun being paid to read stuff and air your opinion about it - pretty much a dream job for a writer.

Quotes by Patrick Ness

I love the game of hockey. I love being part of it. I think I know a lot about the game.

Quotes by Patrick Kane

The position is: the Gaelic language is no longer the native language; it is dead, yet food is being brought to the graveyard.

Quotes by Patrick Kavanagh

Lots of TV shows say that they are like doing a movie every week, but 'JAG' truly was a huge show. Lots of once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, like being launched off an aircraft carrier and being welcomed by military bases all over...

Quotes by Patrick Labyorteaux

The American public is sick and tired of being lied to.

Quotes by Patrick Leahy

Over the next decade, there will be disruption as significant as the Internet was for publishing, where blockchain is going to disrupt dozens of industries, one being capital markets and Wall Street.

Quotes by Patrick M. Byrne

Rock n' roll is dying because people became OK with Nickelback being the biggest band in the world.

Quotes by Patrick Carney

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.