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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.

Eating well, being around the table with the family or friends or relatives - it doesn't get any better.

Quotes by Lidia Bastianich

The funny thing is that I write and I act a lot about being Jewish, but I don't really think about it as a regular person.

Quotes by Liev Schreiber

Getting to be a musician for ten years is very different from being a musician for a year. You get different stories, and have a different connection with the fans after ten years.

Quotes by Lights

I wasn't interested in being an actor per se, but I liked acting, and I liked seeing what people would do.

Quotes by Liam Cunningham

I still say I have no interest in being an actor - I just love acting.

Quotes by Liam Cunningham

Being a lad is what I'm about.

Quotes by Liam Gallagher

We're showing a situation that these kids are caught in and being forced to do but the violence is not glorified. Most of the kids in there are not wanting to be doing it.

Quotes by Liam Hemsworth

I remember when Joe Calzaghe fought Jeff Lacy, and there was all this hype about Lacy being some sort of unbeatable force, and Joe absolutely hammered him.

Quotes by Liam Smith

I'm one win away from being a superstar.

Quotes by Liam Smith

Without being disrespectful to Jimmy Kelly, I'd rather fight Shane Mosley than Jimmy Kelly.

Quotes by Liam Smith

I want to be an actor, and I am being an actor. I'm not ready to run off on a road trip. Yet.

Quotes by Liane Balaban

I really enjoy being with my fans. They offer great support and encouragement to me. I like signing autographs and posing for pictures.

Quotes by Lexi Thompson

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Quotes by Li Bingbing

I don't need to worry about being idolised.

Quotes by Li Na

Being in a space that's not a studio, it kind of creates an openness of 'We can do whatever we want here; we're not on the clock.'

Quotes by Lia Ices

There's no such thing as being too Southern.

Quotes by Lewis Grizzard

While it may be difficult to get on the front cover of a major magazine, you can create marketing strategies and opportunities by being featured in a popular niche blog.

Quotes by Lewis Howes

Statistically, the probability of any one of us being here is so small that you'd think the mere fact of existing would keep us all in a contented dazzlement of surprise.

Quotes by Lewis Thomas

It is a distortion, with something profoundly disloyal about it, to picture the human being as a teetering, fallible contraption, always needing watching and patching, always on the verge of flapping to pieces.

Quotes by Lewis Thomas

It's a dream part, running around with guns, being an agent.

Quotes by Lexa Doig

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.