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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.

Prior to 'The Shield,' basic cable was just a wasteland of reruns and NASCAR. When we came along, I think there was a collective, 'Hey, if they can do that, why can't we?' from the basic-cable networks of the world....

Quotes by Michael Chiklis

To be perfectly honest with you, I was partying a lot in school. I didn't have any good study habits from high school because I just kind of got by on being a jock.

Quotes by Michael Biehn

Birthday Alarm was a very simple site based on being reminded of your friends' birthdays.

Quotes by Michael Birch

Dr. King is so inspiring, so impressive, so moving as a human being.

Quotes by Michael Bolton

As a cameraman, I was paid to stand within a few feet of Yehudi Menuhin performing. I saw Rudolph Nureyev dancing. I couldn't believe I was being paid for that.

Quotes by Michael Bond

One of the risks for anybody in the lending business is that being conservative can harm your competitiveness.

Quotes by Michael Burry

I can be aggressive at times. I didn't get to where I am by being a pushover, O.K.?

Quotes by Michael Avenatti

Part of being in a band is getting better.

Quotes by Michael Bacon

We don't have to settle for disgraceful politics. We don't have to settle for being as terrible as Donald Trump.

Quotes by Michael Bennet

I think - a lot of times in hip-hop, especially - artists get kind of pigeonholed into being 'the guy,' and it's kind of limiting in a way.

Quotes by MF Doom

I liked being able to speak to somebody and throw it back and forth, and they can't predict what you're going to say next.

Quotes by MF Doom

Women in Africa, generally a lot needs to be done for women. Women are not being educated, not only in Angola but my trip to Nigeria, one point I would make over and over again was that women need to...

Quotes by Mia Farrow

I really enjoy being outside in L.A. because it's so warm and sunny.

Quotes by Merritt Patterson

Being outside and being in the sun is great for me.

Quotes by Merritt Patterson

It's hard being bisexual, omnisexual, multisexual, whatever you want to call it, when people have their agenda and expect you to just represent their agenda.

Quotes by Meshell Ndegeocello

The main thing about being a producer and not a beatmaker, the difference is the ear.

Quotes by Metro Boomin

I'm so not into being emaciated.

Quotes by Meredith Ostrom

My most embarrassing moment was when I was a student at Tufts University and decided to go 'streaking' with a group of girls in the middle of January. Somehow I lost them and ended up being chased by the campus...

Quotes by Meredith Vieira

After a few games I knew I was going to be able to compete. The idea of being a star never crossed my mind.

Quotes by Merlin Olsen

No one would argue against the fact that L.A. leads the country in opportunities for being hip and pretentious.

Quotes by Merrill Markoe

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.