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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've always hated being hemmed in or seeing anybody being hemmed in. Even when I was the smallest child, I couldn't bear being told I couldn't drink at a so-called white drinking fountain.

Quotes by Marian Wright Edelman

There's nothing more fun than putting on an old costume and jewelry and being in a house that's decorated from the '20s or '30s or whatever.

Quotes by Mariana Klaveno

Directors have this mask of being in control and in charge, but underneath, I'm terrified.

Quotes by Marianne Elliott

'War Horse' is just an extraordinary being.

Quotes by Marianne Elliott

I have to watch out for being lazy.

Quotes by Marianne Faithfull

I've never felt that being a woman was a competitive advantage or disadvantage.

Quotes by Marianne Lake

I was happy being a journalist. I didn't realize losing my job, my identity went with it.

Quotes by Maria Shriver

I know how great Alabama is. I know how great Coach Nick Saban is, and I enjoy being around his program. I will continue to enjoy being around his program.

Quotes by Maria Taylor

In Madrid, there's a big street in the centre called Callao. I remember being there with my mum and pointing to one of the big film posters and saying, 'I want to be up there.' That was my dream, and...

Quotes by Maria Valverde

I don't mind being compared to Whitney, there are people miles worse to be compared to.

Quotes by Mariah Carey

Being your own woman, not cookie cutter - that is the greatest luxury!

Quotes by Maria Cornejo

It is so fantastic being an actress because you have the chance to be a thousand different people when you act.

Quotes by Maria Grazia Cucinotta

We discovered that education is not something which the teacher does, but that it is a natural process which develops spontaneously in the human being.

Quotes by Maria Montessori

The child is not an empty being who owes whatever he knows to us who have filled him up with it. No, the child is the builder of man. There is no man existing who has not been formed by...

Quotes by Maria Montessori

The child's mind is not the type of mind we adults possess. If we call our type of mind the conscious type, that of the child is an unconscious mind. Now an unconscious mind does not mean an inferior mind....

Quotes by Maria Montessori

When the dream came into being, I always pursued it.

Quotes by Marguerite Young

Some people may get in to the building without the proper passes and things, but I think that's the price you pay for being an open place for people to come.

Quotes by Margo MacDonald

I love just being at Lincoln Center - it's so New York! Those fountains!

Quotes by Margo Martindale

Being pretty crazy while being chased by the National Enquirer is not good. The British tabloids were the worst.

Quotes by Margot Kidder

It's fascinating to see how versatile New York City is. It lends itself to being so many different places!

Quotes by Margot Robbie

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.