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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.

If I could only have one type of food with me, I would bring soy sauce. The reason being that if I have soy sauce, I can flavor a lot of things.

Quotes by Martin Yan

I don't think it's a low point being in the finals of the French Open, three points away from the victory.

Quotes by Martina Hingis

It means so much being a part of country music and the Opry.

Quotes by Martina McBride

It's hard being away from home. But other than that, performing is the highlight of my day.

Quotes by Martina McBride

I think that being thrown into instant fame must be, at times, difficult.

Quotes by Martina McBride

I don't want to fly the flag for being unhealthy and overweight, but I don't want to fly the flag for being too thin, either.

Quotes by Martine McCutcheon

Adele is great because she promotes the idea of being happy as you are.

Quotes by Martine McCutcheon

There are times when I'm so bored with being healthy and organic that I crave sugar and additives.

Quotes by Martine McCutcheon

Being Irish means you belong to the clan. It's what you feel. They feel Irish.

Quotes by Martin Naughton

I don't mind being wrong, and I don't mind changing my mind.

Quotes by Martin Seligman

Golf is fundamentally about being honest. I see people hit eight shots and tell me they shot five. I never say a word. It is a reminder to me of what is at stake.

Quotes by Martin Sheen

I have been accused of being a traitor, and I have been accused of not supporting the military. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Quotes by Martin Sheen

You know that being a public figure is instantly grounds for prosecution.

Quotes by Martin Shkreli

A parent being called to the school because their child had misbehaved was as serious as a parent being called to the police station because their child had robbed a bank.

Quotes by Martin Lewis Perl

I don't feel I have to defend myself for being English or for being Irish, because, in a way, I don't feel either. And, in another way, of course, I'm both.

Quotes by Martin McDonagh

Our ability to make a decision about the declaration is hampered by the British government being reluctant to give us the clarification which we require.

Quotes by Martin McGuinness

I am very proud I was part of the IRA in Derry and involved in repelling the designs of the British state forces against people who were being treated as second- and third-class citizens.

Quotes by Martin McGuinness

I'm not going to be reduced to the position of being the implementer of Tory cuts in the North.

Quotes by Martin McGuinness

I am opposed to abortion on demand, and I am opposed to the 1967 Act in Britain being transferred to the north.

Quotes by Martin McGuinness

Being a mod is more of a sensibility than a style.

Quotes by Martin Freeman

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.