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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 personally think of Linux development as being pretty non-localized, and I work with all the people entirely over e-mail - even if they happen to be working in the Portland area.

Quotes by Linus Torvalds

Part of doing Linux was that I had to communicate a lot more instead of just being a geek in front of a computer.

Quotes by Linus Torvalds

I was certainly open for something being on the edge of a nervous breakdown, perplexed by my own sexuality. I was gay.

Quotes by Lionel Blue

Being considered a public figure honestly makes me laugh.

Quotes by Lindsay Shookus

'Indigenous' is a bit of a gory thriller film that's centered around five best friends who take a vacation to Panama. They are enticed into the forbidden jungle by a local Panamanian and are being hunted by an indigenous creature...

Quotes by Lindsey McKeon

I went from being married to living on my own in L.A., to having a new boyfriend and just being totally self-sufficient and super independent. It's awesome. I love it!

Quotes by Lindsey Vonn

If I didn't ever model? I would be back in Kansas. I would probably end up being a pastry chef. My grandma taught me how to make a pie.

Quotes by Lindsey Wixson

Being nervous is a waste of time.

Quotes by Lindsey Wixson

Look, if America - if being an American means anything, it means not having to lie under oath, not even for the president.

Quotes by Linda Tripp

I'm a fan of retracing the facts and absorbing my atmosphere and being influenced by it.

Quotes by Lindi Ortega

I don't enjoy being in Europe for weeks on end, so I just skip it.

Quotes by Lindsay Davenport

I've never been a thin girl. I grew up being - I don't want to say a plus-size girl, but a girl of curves and substance.

Quotes by Lindsay Mendez

Being called ugly every day is not easy on the psyche.

Quotes by Lindsay Mendez

We launch when we're kind of in the same orbit that they are in terms of being matched up in inclination in space, and we're just in a little different altitude.

Quotes by Linda M. Godwin

I didn't like being out in the limelight. I love performing, but that's it.

Quotes by Linda Perry

I'm 44, and I've never had a problem being gay, and maybe I dodged a lot of bullets, and maybe I'm one of the lucky ones. I want to make sure every kid can have that experience.

Quotes by Linda Perry

Men are very delicate. They don't like being rejected.

Quotes by Linda Ronstadt

Being a Muslim American activist, I've been targeted by the right wing in a way that is very dangerous.

Quotes by Linda Sarsour

The one thing about being on 'ER' that has changed is that I'm more easily recognizable.

Quotes by Linda Cardellini

Far from being aberrant and un-British, criticising a war in which our troops are actively engaged is a long-established parliamentary and political tradition.

Quotes by Linda Colley

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.