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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.

First, I have the privilege of being Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee. It is not an oxymoron I assure you.

Quotes by Pat Roberts

The Ten Commandments are the most visible symbol because these commandments are recognized by Christians and Jews alike as being the foundation of our system of public morality.

Quotes by Pat Robertson

I'm parodied as being some right-wing fundamentalist extremist, it just isn't true. The parody doesn't reflect reality.

Quotes by Pat Robertson

I'm more concerned about members of Congress being drug-free than I am about members of the Yankees or Giants.

Quotes by Pat Sajak

I wouldn't be surprised to learn that Clinton cost John Kerry more votes than he gained for him whenever they appeared together. Imagine being part of a crowd enraptured by the presence of Bill Clinton, and then having to listen...

Quotes by Pat Sajak

I'm awkward at these things. Just being nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Karate Kid was a real surprise and I was a little uncomfortable.

Quotes by Pat Morita

I went from being an ailing child to a public enemy.

Quotes by Pat Morita

Being first lady is the hardest unpaid job in the world.

Quotes by Pat Nixon

I never had time to dream about being anyone else.

Quotes by Pat Nixon

Being a writer is a poverty trap. I mean, it's a terrible profession.

Quotes by Pat Barker

Lyndon Johnson, his 44-state landslide in 1964 and Great Society notwithstanding, was by 1968 a failed president being repudiated in the primaries of his own party.

Quotes by Pat Buchanan

At Wikinvest, which got renamed Sigfig, we were constantly just two or three months away from not being able to make payroll.

Quotes by Parker Conrad

I want to do horror and action, and I'm only being slightly facetious.

Quotes by Parker Posey

There are so few stories being produced that are human. I suffer with the loss of that. I feel kind of out of place, even though I've continued to work.

Quotes by Parker Posey

The big challenge is looking ripped and lean without being too big because on camera, it's easy to appear thick.

Quotes by Parker Young

Yes, I started out as an anchor on television, but that was just 'me being me,' trying to make some pocket money.

Quotes by Parvathy

The only kind of influence I want to be on anyone is by being, constantly and consistently, someone who probes herself at every juncture, improves the way in which she functions as a citizen, and questions the status quo.

Quotes by Parvathy

The man form is higher than the angel form; of all forms it is the highest. Man is the highest being in creation, because he aspires to freedom.

Quotes by Paramahansa Yogananda

The sense of being a separate, egoic self begins with the astral, not with the physical, body. The soul is individualized spirit.

Quotes by Paramahansa Yogananda

Boman Irani is a wonderful human being and a terrific actor.

Quotes by Paresh Rawal

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.