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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.

It's kind of interesting to be a director who is all of a sudden being an actor playing an agent. This is my whole world!

Quotes by Mark Rydell

We have people we admire, like Einstein, saying mystery is the most beautiful thing a human being can experience. Yet, everywhere in our culture, everything that is truly mysterious is immediately dismissed.

Quotes by Mark Rylance

I was probably spoilt, if I'm being totally honest.

Quotes by Mark Shand

Today the family is being attacked and defended with equal vehemence.

Quotes by Mark Poster

I was bartending for a long time and going on auditions and was constantly being rebuffed.

Quotes by Mark Ruffalo

Being the first to do something like this also registers a lot of attention that the line might not have gotten if all four books had just appeared from one company.

Quotes by Mark Millar

My pet hate is being beaten by a team who works harder than you do.

Quotes by Mark Noble

'Star Trek' was a big thing for me. I kind of grew up with that. And 'Twilight Zone' is one of my all-time favorite shows. In fact me and Sam Witwer from 'Being Human' sit down and have marathons to...

Quotes by Mark Pellegrino

I always thought of my work as being animated by a spirit of unhinged generosity.

Quotes by Mark Leyner

All things being equal, people will do business with a friend; all things being unequal, people will still do business with a friend.

Quotes by Mark McCormack

Well, my transition into being a captain was easy.

Quotes by Mark Messier

When I was a kid, we had this great advantage of there being no YA books. You read kid books and then went on to adult books. When I was 12 or 13, I read all of Steinbeck and Hemingway....

Quotes by Mark Kurlansky

I would only tell a story if I was being mercilessly heckled. That's the only time I would talk to the audience.

Quotes by Mark Lanegan

I've always tried to walk a line between being incisive and acerbic, but not mean. Sometimes I'm going to tip over the line a little bit, but that's usually a line I try not to cross.

Quotes by Mark Leibovich

I had vied for a championship; I had been involved in being a No. 1 contender, and having runs where I got close but I never got there. Being able to finally get there and be the guy to carry...

Quotes by Mark Henry

I don't have a problem being on 'MTV,' and I don't have a problem being on the radio. I actually like it. So there. And anyone that calls me a sell out is just jealous.

Quotes by Mark Hoppus

I think that there's a difference between being an entertainer and being an artist.

Quotes by Mark Foster

I do feel I'm being respectful to Buddhism and martial arts with 'Mortal Kombat.'

Quotes by Mark Dacascos

Being briefed only once is a quaint defense. You're either briefed or not briefed.

Quotes by Mark Davis

Can you, in a million years, imagine another female senator - Kay Bailey Hutchinson, Claire McCaskill - reacting to being called 'ma'am' like Barbara Boxer did? This is the kind of sanctimonious self-absorption on the modern left that makes my...

Quotes by Mark Davis

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.