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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.

Being slightly paranoid is like being slightly pregnant - it tends to get worse.

Quotes by Molly Ivins

Being an actor doesn't mean that I can't react to what's happening around me.

Quotes by Mohanlal

I coach for my dad's academy. Sometimes it's just about being there - it's not just the coaching - it's seeing that you are there to inspire or they are trying to impress you.

Quotes by Moeen Ali

I don't think in terms of being a superstar.

Quotes by Mohamed Salah

When I first met Salman Butt, he was a senior player, and he was a star for Pakistan, and I was a junior, but he had a very good image amongst the juniors. It wasn't that he was only nice...

Quotes by Mohammad Amir

I have so many ways I can explain the ballroom scene. But the essence of the ballroom scene would be elegance, extravagance, and fabulousness to its 100 per cent. It's a place where you can be whoever you want to...

Quotes by Mj Rodriguez

When I was little, all I could think about was just being on some kind of stage, whether it be on a live stage, whether it be on a set stage.

Quotes by Mj Rodriguez

Hopefully I can play a role where I'm not stigmatized to just being a trans woman.

Quotes by Mj Rodriguez

I ended up being a businessman unwittingly. I wanted to be an academic; I wanted to be like Einstein.

Quotes by Mo Ibrahim

Homer Simpson is one of my favorite people, though he's not real. He represents the American who's filled with this 'affluenza.' He's constantly exposed to consumption and a sense of bigness, which is a part of being an American.

Quotes by Mitchell Joachim

My grandfather was wary of me being a part of the industry for various reasons, ranging from the fact that we didn't know anybody; it was an unconventional career choice, and because he felt that I needed somebody to guide...

Quotes by Mithila Palkar

Being an outsider makes you a really good writer.

Quotes by Mitski

I was a communist, but being left-wing was fashionable. I was no different from thousands of middle-class kids.

Quotes by Miuccia Prada

There is nothing inconsistent about having a conservative outlook and being vigorous.

Quotes by Mitch Daniels

I was in the army, and I had given up the thought of being a composer.

Quotes by Mitch Leigh

Some Jews and Muslims accuse Christians of being idolatrous for believing in the Trinity. My response to both groups is that they fundamentally misunderstand the Christian understanding of the Trinity.

Quotes by Miroslav Volf

I like being understatedly sexy.

Quotes by Mischa Barton

If you're not being yourself, it shows immediately. The camera doesn't lie.

Quotes by Mischa Barton

I love being hands-on.

Quotes by Mischa Barton

I really love being a character actor.

Quotes by Missi Pyle

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.