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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.

When I was first named as Deputy Prime Minister, there was a feeling of shock that I should be chosen because I was labeled as being an ultra and very anti-Chinese.

Quotes by Mahathir Mohamad

I have also seen children successfully surmounting the effects of an evil inheritance. That is due to purity being an inherent attribute of the soul.

Mahatma Gandhi

Interdependence is and ought to be as much the ideal of man as self-sufficiency. Man is a social being.

Mahatma Gandhi

I don't really compare any of the characters I play; I try to go into them being very open to what the characters can offer and what I can bring to them and then bring a being to life.

Quotes by Mahershala Ali

It's about very talented writers, directors, producers, and actors being in a position for their projects to be supported, but there's just not enough black projects being made.

Quotes by Mahershala Ali

The call for diversity is about recognizing that in order to be in the conversation come awards season, it goes back to the content that is being produced.

Quotes by Mahershala Ali

I think #OscarsSoWhite is about there not truly being enough people of color represented.

Quotes by Mahershala Ali

I've been travelling, returning home for promotional appearances, and juggling it all with being the mother of a five-year-old.

Quotes by Mahira Khan

Everyone goes through things; everyone has a story. That's why strangers are so interesting. I don't find a single human being boring, man.

Quotes by Mahira Khan

Being the Lux girl has been a real journey! I did my first ad before my first film released. I was shy and unaware.

Quotes by Mahira Khan

On-screen wardrobes are important. They help create an overall aura, and with local productions being viewed all around the globe, they represent our aesthetics to the world.

Quotes by Mahira Khan

I'm just totally into being strong. There's something about wanting to get a jar or whatever out of a high cupboard, or moving a sofa over because my dog's bone rolled under it, and not having to call anyone for...

Quotes by Maggie Q

I love being outside.

Quotes by Maggie Rogers

The only thing I wanted to do in my music is be human and communicate all the aspects of that, which often means being vulnerable.

Quotes by Maggie Rogers

I have slavishly dedicated myself to the construction of an image that nobody but me sees. Nobody but me is pondering the question: How does Maggie Rowe stack up against others as an overall human being?

Quotes by Maggie Rowe

I like being outside and working with the elements. The elemental aspects of it. The physicality of it.

Quotes by Maggie Smith

I spend hours playing chess because I find it so much fun. The day it stops being fun is the day I give up.

Quotes by Magnus Carlsen

Knitting not only relaxes me, it also brings a feeling of being at home.

Quotes by Magdalena Neuner

Of all the hard jobs around, one of the hardest is being a good teacher.

Quotes by Maggie Gallagher

In the '60s, parents were told to let their teens rebel, explore their boundaries. Increasingly the same message is being given to the parents of tweens.

Quotes by Maggie Gallagher

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.