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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 marriage of computing and connectivity without the shackles of being tethered to a location is one of the biggest disruptive forces of modern times.

Quotes by Om Malik

I am the same on camera as I am off. I can't imagine being any other way.

Quotes by Olivia Munn

My hair had been dyed blonde for 'Dredd.' After 'Dredd,' I was really fried because of the blonde hair dye, and so I cut it into a bob with bangs and that's how it was during 'Being Flynn.'

Quotes by Olivia Thirlby

I did 'Nobody Walks' right after 'Dredd.' Well, actually, I got off the plane from Capetown where we shot 'Dredd' and tested for 'Being Flynn' that same day. Then I came out to L.A. to make this film right after...

Quotes by Olivia Thirlby

People who watch 'Transporter' are maybe asking a little less about reality, being serious, and so on.

Quotes by Olivier Megaton

The human being is flesh and consciousness, body and soul; his heart is an abyss which can only be filled by that which is godly.

Quotes by Olivier Messiaen

Beware how you take away hope from another human being.

Quotes by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

To be civilized is to be potentially master of all possible ideas, and that means that one has got beyond being shocked, although one preserves one's own moral aesthetic preferences.

Quotes by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

Acting is playing, and it is like being a big kid. Yeah, it's great. You get paid.

Quotes by Olivia Colman

I think I remember being held by my mum as a baby.

Quotes by Olivia Colman

I'm really enjoying being able to do these unhinged comedies and emotional dramas alike. I'm having a lovely time. After shooting a role that requires months of crying, it's quite nice to be able to play something very different.

Quotes by Olivia Colman

The TV business is soul crushing, talent destroying and human being destroying.

Quotes by Olivia De Havilland

Being flown to the U.S. to meet Sofia Coppola is really exciting. I was freaking out. I'm a little nervous, as I don't want to muck it up I want to do my best.

Quotes by Olivia DeJonge

Ever since I was really little, I loved performing and being up on stage, and being the entertainment.

Quotes by Olivia Holt

My mom is in her mid-60s and has more energy and is more youthful than any human being I know. It's pretty incredible.

Quotes by Oliver Hudson

Of mediumship there are many grades, one of the simplest forms being the capacity to receive an impression or automatic writing, under peaceful conditions, in an ordinary state; but the whole subject is too large to be treated here.

Quotes by Oliver Joseph Lodge

But I suppose film is distinctive because of its nature, of its being able to cut through time with editing.

Quotes by Oliver Stone

Being single is only sad if you have a problem with your own company. I'm content with mine.

Quotes by Olga Kurylenko

I think the deepest level of our freedom is being able to change our identity.

Quotes by Olga Tokarczuk

It is finer to bring one noble human being into the world and rear it well... than to kill ten thousand.

Quotes by Olive Schreiner

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.