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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.

But in my own particular case, there was something that happened when I became a mother. Whenever in the news I saw an example of a child being abused or mistreated, my response went from being appalled to being physically...

Quotes by Mercedes Ruehl

That day, my first day on the job, was September 11, 2001! I was actually being recognized by Switzerland the very day that the World Trade Center was hit.

Quotes by Mercer Reynolds

Being a teenager is as difficult as living with one. And we've all been there. Perhaps that's the reason we're so hard on them.

Quotes by Melvin Burgess

I'm not a fan of the working class being mocked, including by some of our famous writers - even those who came from it.

Quotes by Melvyn Bragg

What I want is to be the highest grossing screenwriter, or to have some other woman be the highest grossing screenwriter, instead of being number nine on the list. That's my goal.

Quotes by Melissa Rosenberg

I'm very ticklish. They say being tickled is a form of torture.

Quotes by Melissa Sagemiller

I'm calculating, self-sufficient, reserved, and I enjoy being alone.

Quotes by Melissa Sue Anderson

We can trust ourselves to know when our boundaries are being violated.

Quotes by Melody Beattie

Being an actor on a movie set is like going to the playground at recess.

Quotes by Melissa Leo

There's nothing like being hugged or held or just anything as simple as that.

Quotes by Melissa McBride

I don't like spoilers. I don't like things being spoiled.

Quotes by Melissa McBride

I can't imagine anything worse than being just left alone, scared out of your mind.

Quotes by Melissa McBride

I have been tossing around the idea of writing some non-fiction. Maybe a collection of short stories about my experience being a mom and how not to be perfect.

Quotes by Melissa Peterman

As an actor, that's the most that you can hope for - not only being part of a story, but being part of a story that matters.

Quotes by Melissa Ponzio

They've turned this character into a human being.

Quotes by Melinda Clarke

Usually pilot season is very busy, and there are lots of auditions and lots of near misses and rejections. This year, I had two auditions, landed this role and it felt like being home again.

Quotes by Melinda Clarke

Well, being a Canadian, I love SCTV, and I think it's the basis for all good North American comedy, so I compare everything to that.

Quotes by Melissa Auf der Maur

At school, when it came to being social, I had no idea how to do it.

Quotes by Melissa Benoist

Being an adult comes with a whole new set of issues.

Quotes by Melissa de la Cruz

I have found that I'm just political just by being who I am.

Quotes by Melissa Etheridge

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.