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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 don't want to get into specifics of how I communicate with people, but I will say that people are concerned about being monitored.

Quotes by Maggie Haberman

Being able to rely on the matches I've won - at first they surprised me - but I've slowly been able to build confidence.

Quotes by Madison Keys

I just like being on stage and making people happy.

Quotes by Madison Pettis

I'm not interested in being Wonder Woman in the delivery room. Give me drugs.

Quotes by Madonna Ciccone

Being a teenager is hard.

Quotes by Mae Whitman

Consumers learn the value of being sure that what you want to buy is what you buy.

Quotes by Maelle Gavet

I love being on the catwalk.

Quotes by Madeline Stuart

What I think is wonderful is that women are not just avengers or victims in films. They are people. They are characters. It's so refreshing. They're playing different kinds of characters, and they aren't being typecast.

Quotes by Madhuri Dixit

I loved the time I got to spend in Denver. My boys, Arin and Ryan, were growing up. I got to spend time with them without being pried upon. There was no public scrutiny. I was free and could take...

Quotes by Madhuri Dixit

Being in the studio is my absolute favorite thing.

Quotes by Madison Beer

It's scary being in a room with producers and saying, 'Here's my idea,' when I'm scared to get shot down.

Quotes by Madison Beer

Being God would be the ultimate.

Quotes by Macy Gray

It's great to have female characters that have depth that you can explore instead of being the decoration or the girlfriend or the wife.

Quotes by Madchen Amick

I love being around my mom and my dad.

Quotes by Maddie Hasson

Being bold and standing our ground is important, and making sure you don't allow people to run all over you.

Quotes by Maddie Marlow

Being a young woman, fashion is super important, and it's just fun.

Quotes by Maddie Marlow

Being vegan keeps my body fueled and running smoothly.

Quotes by Madelaine Petsch

I was a little girl in World War II and I'm used to being freed by Americans.

Quotes by Madeleine Albright

I have had fun being who I became, so to speak.

Quotes by Madeleine Albright

For somebody who loves foreign policy, being Secretary is the best job in the world - but it doesn't happen twice.

Quotes by Madeleine Albright

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.