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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 being the first person to play a part. I really get a big thrill out of it.

Quotes by Nicola Walker

I used to dream about being able to sit at a table with another human being, have a normal conversation, and have a meal with normal cutlery, and have normal moments.

Quotes by Nick Yarris

It's humbling being at home just chilling, watching TV, playing with the kids.

Quotes by Nick Young

I don't mind being called a weirdo.

Quotes by Nicki Minaj

Being married is the best thing that ever happened to me.

Quotes by Nickolas Ashford

I like being a big fish in a small pond. I'm not interested in a huge audience because it brings headaches.

Quotes by Nick Lowe

If I'm not a successful human being, who I am?

Quotes by Nick Nolte

I think some people see me as being some kind of lovable, bumbling buffoon, and I'm actually quite mouthy and sharp, and that doesn't compute.

Quotes by Nick Frost

I set a goal for myself in being an actor and moving out to L.A., and I really felt I had achieved it when I landed 'Shameless.'

Quotes by Nick Gehlfuss

Just being away from home was the toughest bit. Battling injuries, going to tournaments, and not even playing was tough, but they're not really big problems.

Quotes by Nick Kyrgios

I love just being in Canberra and being with my family, being with my friends.

Quotes by Nick Kyrgios

We're planning on being married for a long, long time.

Quotes by Nick Lachey

The quality that defines us as Americans is the courage to respond to being hit. The courage to root out and destroy the killers. And, most importantly, the courage to hold on to our values and protect our hard-won freedoms...

Quotes by Nick Clooney

I spent two years working on building sites, working on the railways as a guard and in a racing stable, exercising racehorses. I learnt to build relationships. The experience of not being stuck in some middle-class bubble taught me things...

Quotes by Nick Davies

I don't have to worry about being a good role model.

Quotes by Nick Diaz

That's a disgusting thought to have to fight my brother. I don't even appreciate being asked about that.

Quotes by Nick Diaz

I like the idea of being able to fight my way out of something.

Quotes by Nick Diaz

The attention one gets from being a poet isn't great.

Quotes by Nick Flynn

I don't believe in being mean to anyone. I'm a really peaceful person. That's something I get from my family.

Quotes by Nick Carter

As a human being, Joan Crawford is a great actress.

Quotes by Nicholas Ray

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.