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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 cling to things that remind me of being a kid again.

Quotes by Melanie Martinez

I used music as therapy and embraced being a cry baby.

Quotes by Melanie Martinez

I knew from being pregnant that you can be very strong. You're still very capable. Especially if it was stuff you were able to do before.

Quotes by Melanie Scrofano

I directed before I was even in television; I directed in the theatre for seven years, so that was my trade anyway. But in the UK, I've given up any hope of being considered a director.

Quotes by Mel Smith

But in the UK, I've given up any hope of being considered a director.

Quotes by Mel Smith

The funny thing about making this record and being away from the girls and on my own in LA is that it allowed me to reflect on how much we've accomplished.

Quotes by Melanie Chisholm

Being in the Spice Girls was an insane experience.

Quotes by Melanie Chisholm

The Jew does not wish to be isolated. He fears being alone, without allies.

Quotes by Meir Kahane

One of the great problems with Americans is that - being a decent people - they assume that everyone else is equally decent.

Quotes by Meir Kahane

God expects but one thing of you, and that is that you should come out of yourself in so far as you are a created being made and let God be God in you.

Quotes by Meister Eckhart

I don't believe in this business of being behind, better to be in front.

Quotes by Mel Brooks

Christmas traditions are important in my family. Being half English and half Polish-Lithuanian, we have two separate celebrations.

Quotes by Mel Giedroyc

I had always been the theater nerd at Northwestern University. I knew I wanted to do acting, but I hated the idea of being this cliche - a girl from L.A. who decides to be an actress.

Quotes by Meghan Markle

Because I'm such a die-hard New Yorker, I was skeptical of Montreal being a New York double.

Quotes by Meghann Fahy

Mufti sahab, apart from being my father, was one of the tallest leaders of the state and the country.

Quotes by Mehbooba Mufti

I don't really resent being on the red carpet as much as I do having to deal with the paparazzi.

Quotes by Megan Fox

Being in a recording studio is a very different feel from performing onstage. I mean, obviously, you can't just go in and do what you would do onstage. It reads differently.

Quotes by Megan Hilty

Music is just about having fun, being free, being yourself.

Quotes by Megan Nicole

It's not just about being sexy, it's about being confident and me being confident in my sexuality.

Quotes by Megan Thee Stallion

Being an XXL Freshman means that I actually grinded a lot to get here.

Quotes by Megan Thee Stallion

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.