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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.

The existence of billionaires should sound an alarm: they are the most extreme manifestation of wealth generated by the efforts of millions of people being funnelled into the pockets of a tiny few.

Quotes by Owen Jones

All I want for 2019 is for much-loved pop stars to stop being inadvertent propagandists for mass-murdering dictatorships.

Quotes by Owen Jones

Being on the left is supposed to be about unbounded optimism, a belief that what is deemed politically impossible by the 'sensible grownups' of politics can be realised, with sufficient imagination and determination.

Quotes by Owen Jones

Laws are like sausages, it is better not to see them being made.

Quotes by Otto von Bismarck

I didn't want to be an accountant; I found myself being a banker, which was a bit different. I went to university, and I was going to do a Ph.D. in the States, but I didn't get the funding for...

Quotes by Owain Yeoman

The concentration of the ferment iron in living substance is very small, being in the region of 1 g to 10 million g of cellular substance.

Quotes by Otto Heinrich Warburg

I do like alternative rock and rap, but as far as inspirational, then I go full-on orchestra. It fills up your entire being.

Quotes by Osric Chau

There is no proletarian, not even a Communist movement, that has not operated in the interests of money, and for the time being permitted by money - and that without the idealists among its leaders having the slightest suspicion of...

Quotes by Oswald Spengler

I like being like a chameleon who transforms himself with each role.

Quotes by Oscar Isaac

An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all.

Oscar Wilde

There is only one thing in life worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.

Oscar Wilde

The Godhead consists of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The Father is a material being.

Quotes by Orson Pratt

It's the middle class that feels the luxury of being able to have causes.

Quotes by Orson Scott Card

Having refuted, then, as well as we could, every notion which might suggest that we were to think of God as in any degree corporeal, we go on to say that, according to strict truth, God is incomprehensible, and incapable...

Quotes by Origen

But God, who is the beginning of all things, is not to be regarded as a composite being, lest perchance there should be found to exist elements prior to the beginning itself, out of which everything is composed, whatever that...

Quotes by Origen

Then, in the next place, we must know that every being which is endowed with reason, and transgresses its statutes and limitations, is undoubtedly involved in sin by swerving from rectitude and justice.

Quotes by Origen

Wisdom is knowledge which has become a part of one's being.

Quotes by Orison Swett Marden

One of the greatest boons that can ever come to a human being is to be born on a farm and reared in the country. Self-reliance and grit are oftenest country-bred.

Quotes by Orison Swett Marden

The process of making a movie is what I love. I thrive on that. It's an exciting miracle, a mad adventure. I love being part of it.

Quotes by Orlando Bloom

Attraction doesn't stop when a child is born. It's the opposite. Being a mum and dad makes you even sexier.

Quotes by Orlando Bloom

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.