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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.

Being an aging woman in Hollywood is no picnic.

Quotes by Marti Noxon

You cannot combine being a movie star with not being a movie star.

Quotes by Martin Amis

He was very concerned about his children potentially being kidnapped or attached, and that's why they were covered up. When he went to Berlin zoo, there were 200 photographers.

Quotes by Martin Bashir

God wants man to fulfill his commands as a human being and with the quality peculiar to human beings.

Quotes by Martin Buber

Being a 'Lady' used to be something to which all young women aspired.

Quotes by Martha MacCallum

I just love being around my family during the holidays.

Quotes by Martha MacIsaac

North Korea is not even close to being a near peer to South Korea or, much less, the United States.

Quotes by Martha McSally

I wouldn't express anything without being very thoughtful.

Quotes by Martha Nussbaum

My mom just didn't put a very high premium on me being like really famous or really wealthy or anything.

Quotes by Martha Plimpton

Being nominated is the win. For me, being nominated is winning. It's just unbelievable.

Quotes by Martha Plimpton

Being from Oakland, you see a lot of thing. You see friends turn on friends all the time. You see family turn on family.

Quotes by Marshawn Lynch

I don't know if quirkiness is kind. I don't know if quirkiness is mean. I don't know if quirkiness has emotion. It's just a way of being.

Quotes by Martellus Bennett

Being Speaker of the House is a really tough spot.

Quotes by Marsha Blackburn

My legislation provides that Net Neutrality rules would have 'no force or effect' and prohibits similar rules from being published or re-issued.

Quotes by Marsha Blackburn

The idea of being a single woman in Hollywood is a very peculiar thing.

Quotes by Marsha Mason

As far as the balance between being a journalist, being an artist, being a storyteller - documentary filmmakers are all three of those things. The balance between them is affected by the film itself, the topic of the film.

Quotes by Marshall Curry

The producer is at the center of entertainment. The producer is being forgotten, and producers must seize the center of activity.

Quotes by Marshall Herskovitz

At Libertyville High, I was a bad student, chronic truant, and all-round incorrigible. I was forever being sent to the principal's office to be disciplined.

Quotes by Marlon Brando

In 1976, Rastafarians were one of the most violated, persecuted groups in Jamaica. They could be beaten within an inch of their lives, or detained for two years, just for being found in a 'proper' neighbourhood.

Quotes by Marlon James

I felt Facebook had a lot of what I appreciated about government - being around a collection of really bright, thoughtful people motivated to have a positive impact.

Quotes by Marne Levine

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.