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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'd probably do something that involved music, a booking agent or working at a label, if not being an actual musician.

Quotes by Montaigne

Man, as a physical being, is like other bodies governed by invariable laws.

Quotes by Montesquieu

Being an actress is the sublimation of feminity.

Quotes by Monica Bellucci

There's a loss of autonomy that comes from not being able to own the wealth you've earned.

Quotes by Monica Johnson

I love being with my family, my friends, and my boyfriend.

Quotes by Monica Keena

Performing is my passion. Being onstage is at once exhilarating, beguiling, and fulfilling. But it's hard.

Quotes by Monica Raymund

I think a lot of actors are overly concerned about being well liked in the parts they play.

Quotes by Molly Parker

If Kaepernick is trying to become a backup quarterback, and we're seeing guys like Mark Sanchez and Geno Smith being picked ahead him, then you can argue that he is being blackballed.

Quotes by Molly Qerim

One thing about me is that I don't like being told I can't do something.

Quotes by Molly Quinn

I just did in my early twenties what most did when they were teenagers, being free and exploring and making mistakes, but I did it in France. I did it privately.

Quotes by Molly Ringwald

I'm so associated with being young and being with a teenager.

Quotes by Molly Ringwald

I think I'm a really hard worker, and I feel like my attitude is to just enjoy the process of being creative and developing and 'just throw a bunch of stuff against the wall and see what sticks.'

Quotes by Molly Shannon

Without a doubt, the worst part of being a mom is having to floss my kids' teeth every night. It's so tedious.

Quotes by Molly Shannon

In my 30s, I wrote in the back house of a ramshackle Spanish Revival we rented across from the ocean in the Santa Monica Canyon. I wrote thousands of pages there, but in order to see another adult human being,...

Quotes by Mona Simpson

There are jerks all over Washington. Life is short; being a jerk is just unnecessary.

Quotes by Mona Sutphen

But also, there are no films being made about Afghanistan.

Quotes by Mohsen Makhmalbaf

Only in novels can we take another human being into our head and create something jointly.

Quotes by Mohsin Hamid

People don't mind being mean; but they never want to be ridiculous.

Quotes by Moliere

Being single has definitely given me a new lease of life.

Quotes by Mollie King

Art is for the elite because it has a very high price-point of entry. And when one is in that social strata, they look down at illustrators because they just draw things directly for a few hundred dollars, and that's...

Quotes by Molly Crabapple

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.