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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.

Though I do regard the Inquisition in general and the burning of Giordano Bruno in particular as blots on the history of the Roman Catholic Church, I am far from being actuated by hatred of that church, and in fact...

Quotes by Louis MacNeice

Being popular with an audience is a very rickety ladder to be on.

Quotes by Louis C. K.

I've become completely well adjusted to being a cult figure.

Quotes by Lou Reed

I can create a vibe without saying anything, just by being in the room.

Quotes by Lou Reed

It was kind of fun being the headliners.

Quotes by Lou Gramm

Once I'm on set, the only thing I'm really interested in is being in the room. Being present. And trusting that what I've done is sufficient, and I'm also trusting that I've also left room for magic.

Quotes by Lorraine Toussaint

Everybody thought I was crazy. They thought I should take the money and run. But there was just something special about being a senior at Chapel Hill. I just couldn't leave.

Quotes by Lorrie Fair

We all want to be carried away to a whole other world and have romantic tendencies about escaping to an exotic place and being swept off our feet.

Quotes by Lotte Verbeek

I used to take circus lessons. I dreamt of being picked up in the street because they saw me doing something circus-like.

Quotes by Lotte Verbeek

I can finish a show and walk through the audience without being recognized.

Quotes by Lou Barlow

Playing shortstop is 75 to 80 percent anticipation, knowing the hitter and the pitch being thrown.

Quotes by Lou Boudreau

Thanks to social media like Facebook, Twitter and Goodreads, I can easily reach out to so many people. Being a writer gives me the added bonus of a targeted audience: readers, who enjoy targeted 'prizes' for participation in fundraisers -...

Quotes by Lori Foster

Barry Manilow has gone from being the love of my life to being a friend for life.

Quotes by Lorna Luft

I spent an entire evening seated between Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, being charmed from either side. It was pure Hollywood magic.

Quotes by Lorna Luft

To me, being grown-up meant smoking cigarettes, drinking cocktails, and dressing up in high heels and glamourous outfits.

Quotes by Lorna Luft

I think that purists may regard the '80s and Jerry Goldsmith being the quintessential example of film scoring, but that was also a very prominent type during a time when soundtracks were purely songs, and there was very little score.

Quotes by Lorne Balfe

The truth in acting is that we are all hired help. We are a commodity. There is no difference between being an actor and pork bellies.

Quotes by Lorraine Bracco

I find that people want aggressive policing if they as a community feel they are part of it. They don't want aggressive policing if they feel it's being imposed upon them and they are a target.

Quotes by Loretta Lynch

The majority of the cocoa that we eat, it is actually produced by young kids which are being enslaved in the plantations of the Ivory Coast. Ivory Coast is the largest producer of cocoa.

Quotes by Loretta Napoleoni

I just can't wait to get out there on stage. There's no anxiety at all. I love being able to take this journey with the audience, because we all have a ball with it - even if we're crying.

Quotes by Loretta Swit

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.