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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.

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Quotes by Linda Colley

Being a rock star was out of the question. I can't sing.

Quotes by Linda Evangelista

Teens aren't just interested in getting laid. I won't believe that's all they're interested in. I have four younger sisters and they're sick of being shown how they're supposed to react in bed.

Quotes by Linda Fiorentino

What's it like being opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger? For me? Are you kidding? Maybe if I'm lucky, come up to his navel!

Quotes by Linda Hunt

You know being relevant or coming up with something interesting, funny to say about what's current is just as hard as it might ever be depending on the serendipity of it all.

Quotes by Lily Tomlin

It is delicate being my age and trying to do all the regular teenager stuff, and then having that in the spotlight.

Quotes by Lily-Rose Depp

Being a professional athlete, we all want to win the title.

Quotes by Lin Dan

Being happy never goes out of style.

Quotes by Lilly Pulitzer

Part of being a filmmaker is also being a craftsman.

Quotes by Lilly Wachowski

I love every second of being a mom.

Quotes by Lily Aldridge

A lot of my friends aren't working, especially since fewer films are being made now and there's more competition.

Quotes by Lily Collins

Entertainment is a great form of being able to tell a story and to spread a message.

Quotes by Lily Collins

I remember being in middle and high school and hearing Demi Lovato speak up about her mental illness, and that was comforting.

Quotes by Lili Reinhart

After being so bad I could hear the angels singing.

Quotes by Lillie Langtry

Said I was beautiful, did he? He's being paid for treatment, not flattery.

Quotes by Lillie Langtry

No person in the world ever lost anything by being nice to me.

Quotes by Lillie Langtry

I wanted to explain that just because I'm rapping in this funny way doesn't mean that I'm not worthy of actually being evaluated as a rapper.

Quotes by Lil Dicky

In my day, in my era, Ralph McDaniels, just being five and being at his block party, you could just got onstage.

Quotes by Lil Mama

I thought I would hate New York, but I love New York. I almost hate to say that being from Chicago.

Quotes by Lil Rel Howery

Everybody really don't rock with each other in Philly - that's a problem. 'Cause me being in Atlanta now, I stay in Atlanta, and I get to see everybody work with everybody no matter what.

Quotes by Lil Uzi Vert

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.