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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.

We also have a tendency to root for the fugitive. We're always on the side of the animal being chased.

Quotes by Norman Jewison

We've been married for 60 years. We don't buy anything anymore without being on the same page.

Quotes by Norman Braman

The eternal quest of the individual human being is to shatter his loneliness.

Quotes by Norman Cousins

A human being fashions his consequences as surely as he fashions his goods or his dwelling. Nothing that he says, thinks or does is without consequences.

Quotes by Norman Cousins

Where is the indignation about the fact that the US and USSR have thirty thousand pounds of destructive force for every human being in the world?

Quotes by Norman Cousins

There is no way a non-Jew could say what I did in 'The Holocaust Industry' without being labelled a Holocaust denier. I am labelled a Holocaust denier, too.

Quotes by Norman Finkelstein

I've gotten to know a number of readers from being online, and really treasure the time I've spent with them.

Quotes by Nora Roberts

For me, there's a fine line between being a cheeseball and being a good performer.

Quotes by Norah Jones

Something about being surrounded by water has a really calming effect on me.

Quotes by Norbert Leo Butz

Being a motion picture actress is the pitch of ecstasy.

Quotes by Norma Shearer

I can't see any value in being a celebrity, famous for being famous.

Quotes by Noomi Rapace

I never thought I was funny, but I enjoy being funny.

Quotes by Nora Dunn

I love David Suchet. I'm obsessed with Poirot. Then I saw him in 'The Importance of Being Earnest,' where he did Lady Bracknell, and he was amazing - he did it like a dinosaur, like a velociraptor.

Quotes by Noel Fielding

Something that I really enjoy doing is creating and being a part of very different characters and very different projects.

Quotes by Noel Fisher

I think comics has this rap of being misogynistic, and that's certainly not untrue.

Quotes by Noelle Stevenson

I believe there are Steve Jobses all around us. Really, what is happening is that they're being edited out of importance.

Quotes by Nolan Bushnell

There are no apologies for being a female in heavy metal and especially not in 2019.

Quotes by Nita Strauss

For me, it is not about being a part of a hit or a flop. Films are about friends, learning, and experiences. Certain films give me happiness.

Quotes by Nithya Menen

There is an isolated experience to being a director. It's very communal because there's a crew, but it's only you. You're the one on the hook.

Quotes by Noah Baumbach

I just want to keep being involved in great projects that push positive messages to people.

Quotes by Noah Centineo

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.