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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'm very supportive of creative people being paid for the work that they do.

Quotes by Matthew Weiner

Being human is being a lot of things at the same time.

Quotes by Matthias Schoenaerts

I love being the underdog.

Quotes by Matthias Schoenaerts

I thought maybe I'd be a farmer. That was another silly notion. I think I'd last about five minutes, being a farmer.

Quotes by Matthew Rhys

I like people not being able to be pigeon-holed.

Quotes by Matthew Shipp

Our biggest struggle as human beings is to project ourselves as something that society has deemed admirable or likable instead of being honest.

Quotes by Matthew Shultz

There is a contest old as Eden, which still goes on - the conflict between right and wrong, between error and truth. In this conflict every human being has a part.

Quotes by Matthew Simpson

Julius Peppers is probably 6'7 and 300 pounds. The great players spend all year round training for 16 games. It isn't fun being on the receiving end.

Quotes by Matthew Stafford

It must be odd, being recognisable. I would hate to lose that anonymity. It happened for a while with 'Spooks.' No one notices me now.

Quotes by Matthew Macfadyen

My vanity is I'm terribly romantic! But being married is lovely.

Quotes by Matthew Macfadyen

It must be odd, being recognizable. I would hate to lose that anonymity.

Quotes by Matthew Macfadyen

The lovely thing about being an actor is being anonymous, it's never having to explain yourself. And that's what I find interesting about actors or painters I admire. I don't want to know about their lives.

Quotes by Matthew Macfadyen

I just loved the whole idea of being an actor.

Quotes by Matthew Macfadyen

'Dungeons and Dragons' has evolved over the years, and so has the community that played the game. It had a lot of lingering stigma from the anti-'D&D' movement of the '70s and '80s - this kind of idea that 'Dungeons...

Quotes by Matthew Mercer

There's nothing wrong with being proud of who you are. It's a wonderful thing.

Quotes by Matthew Moy

As an actor, being on autopilot is the worst thing possible.

Quotes by Matthew Perry

There's no shame in being a support act for anyone. It's been extremely beneficial for us to be allowed onstage for any of the artists we've toured with, and we've gotten some big exposure from them sharing their crowds with...

Quotes by Matthew Ramsey

I enjoy a four-seasonal climate and wide-open spaces, so being on an island 2,500 miles into the South Pacific made me feel a little claustrophobic.

Quotes by Matthew Fox

Any time I need to be really physical, and a role requires that, you're kind of viscerally activated by being that physical in it. It takes away the thought process, which is fun.

Quotes by Matthew Fox

Some actors go, 'Bing!' and suddenly they're being paid huge sums. Me, I seem to get screwed every time.

Quotes by Matthew Goode

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.