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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 always welcome being part of something positive in WWE.

Quotes by Mick Foley

I see The Rock running in 2020 and being a two-term president. I think he would be great, and I'm joking when I say I think Stephanie McMahon wouldn't be a fine president of the United States. I think she's...

Quotes by Mick Foley

Everybody is vulnerable to being in relationships where they get fooled. I'm no different. It's just human nature.

Quotes by Michelle Pfeiffer

Most of my cousins are boys, so I'm used to being around boys.

Quotes by Michelle Ryan

I had dreamed of being at the Olympics since I was 7 years old.

Quotes by Michelle Kwan

When I was younger, I always dreamed of being a legend, to be remembered in figure skating.

Quotes by Michelle Kwan

I really want to be part of things from the ground up wherever possible. Not to say that I'm not open to being a gun for hire - I am, absolutely - but I really enjoy developing.

Quotes by Michelle MacLaren

I think being somewhat of a workaholic - and it's not healthy by any stretch - but I think you place your self-worth on your career, and as far as I was concerned, my career was crap.

Quotes by Michelle Beadle

I think I'm also more open to other writers being present and listening to other opinions, whereas before I was going through my angsty teen years while making records.

Quotes by Michelle Branch

For some people, being bare-faced is wonderful. Others like a little bit of mascara and eyeliner.

Quotes by Michelle Carter

The first event I vividly remember was competing at the Junior Olympics in Seattle, Washington. It was my first major competition outside of Texas, and I remember being very nervous. I could not control my nerves, and I threw a...

Quotes by Michelle Carter

Feminists are disappointed in each other a lot, a natural side effect of being involved in a movement, which naturally implies that progress toward the ultimate goal is the only measure of success and that setbacks are always disasters.

Quotes by Michelle Dean

I really enjoy singing, it's entirely different to acting because I'm just being myself.

Quotes by Michelle Dockery

I thought a vegan diet would be too difficult, being on the road so much, but it's been far easier than I thought.

Quotes by Michelle Forbes

Not being able to govern events, I govern myself.

Quotes by Michel de Montaigne

I think being a foreigner and talking about Hollywood allowed me to use some cliches and some references that an American would maybe not use.

Quotes by Michel Hazanavicius

Donors need to know what their money is being used for.

Quotes by Michel Martelly

The State should have made sure the money given to the NGOs was used according to a global plan for Haiti; not doing whatever they want. They should be supervised and have to report and make sure the money is...

Quotes by Michel Martelly

Hollywood is like being nowhere and talking to nobody about nothing.

Quotes by Michelangelo Antonioni

The greatness of being an artist is the kind of ridiculous guffaw you can have at one's own misery. 'That was miserable! Now how can I write about it?'

Quotes by Michael Winter

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.