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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 didn't like the way the game was being played.

Quotes by Mario Lemieux

The kitchen really is the castle itself. This is where we spend our happiest moments and where we find the joy of being a family.

Quotes by Mario Batali

When I have worries, fears or a love affair, I have the luck of being able to transform it into a poem.

Quotes by Mario Benedetti

Every time I've done something that doesn't feel right, it's ended up not being right.

Quotes by Mario Cuomo

I was badly mauled by people in New York State for being against the death penalty for 12 years.

Quotes by Mario Cuomo

In 1962, President Kennedy succeeded in captivating Americans by explaining the advantages of being the first country to reach the moon and the dangers of allowing another nation to beat us there.

Quotes by Mario Cuomo

There are only two rules for being successful: one, figure out exactly what you want to do, and two, do it.

Quotes by Mario Cuomo

Marilyn Manson is a criticism of gimmickry, while being itself a gimmick.

Quotes by Marilyn Manson

Dreaming about being an actress, is more exciting then being one.

Marilyn Monroe

Being defeated is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent.

Quotes by Marilyn vos Savant

Avoid using cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs as alternatives to being an interesting person.

Quotes by Marilyn vos Savant

I was read to as a small child, I read on my own as soon as I could, and I recall being more or less overwhelmed again and again - if not by what the books actually said, by what...

Quotes by Marilynne Robinson

This I regard as a classic example of my not being properly prepared for a part I very much wanted.

Quotes by Marie Windsor

A lot of exercise is mindless; you can have music or the radio on and not be aware. But if you're aware in anything you do - and it doesn't have to be yoga - it changes you. Being present...

Quotes by Mariel Hemingway

I certainly want to continue to be a role model. But I don't think it's necessarily about being a female in our business. I think it's about... my track record, my results.

Quotes by Marillyn Hewson

I was brought up by parents who embraced the 1960s and taught me that being faithful isn't the be-all and end-all.

Quotes by Marie Helvin

Being packed all the time, even when not in use, must feel something like going to bed on an empty stomach.

Quotes by Marie Kondo

Do I mind being called a chick-lit writer? Well, it's not the worst thing that could happen.

Quotes by Marian Keyes

At the risk of being a fuddy-duddy I don't have a computer; I don't have e-mail; and I really don't need something in my house that I would be sitting in front of for hours.

Quotes by Marian McPartland

I love being with someone, taking care of someone.

Quotes by Marian Seldes

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.