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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.

Weight, force and casual impulse, together with resistance, are the four external powers in which all the visible actions of mortals have their being and their end.

Leonardo da Vinci

I don't see why I can't have friends of both sexes without wild rumors being circulated. It's crazy.

Quotes by Leonardo DiCaprio

The ultimate of being successful is the luxury of giving yourself the time to do what you want to do.

Quotes by Leontyne Price

I don't think there's anything wrong with being paternalistic as a company.

Quotes by Leonard Lauder

I became hooked on the idea of being able to shoot an image and process it myself, and end up with a product.

Quotes by Leonard Nimoy

From being a patriotic myth, the Russian people have become an awful reality.

Quotes by Leon Trotsky

I was 10 years old when I first heard Ginuwine. I remember being at a friend's house, and the music video came on. I was just like, 'What is that?' I was just kind of drawn from there.

Quotes by Leon Bridges

My mom is very excited for the fact that I got signed and, of course, being a mom, she's going to be a little worried.

Quotes by Leon Bridges

From the core, I'm a shy person, but when I'm on stage, I know how to put it aside. Of course, I'm not perfect, but I've definitely grown as far as being comfortable on stage.

Quotes by Leon Bridges

The trade unions, far from being content with these declarations, established international liaisons and supported every policy based on pacification and understanding.

Quotes by Leon Jouhaux

I don't like being forced to reduce my thoughts to sound bites.

Quotes by Leon Kass

I was bullied in first grade, and it's definitely not fun. But always tell somebody instead of holding it in. Communicate with people and just say, 'Hey, I'm being bullied. I need help.'

Quotes by Leo Howard

Being very dyslexic I couldn't even tie my own shoe laces until the age of 21 and I struggled at school.

Quotes by Leo Sayer

If I was to describe myself in terms of a political philosophy, I'd cast myself as a social and economic liberal, which is typically what people describe as being left-of-centre on social issues and right-of-centre on economic issues.

Quotes by Leo Varadkar

I'm an 'SNL' junkie, and being backstage and seeing how it works behind the curtain for a couple days was something I'll never forget.

Quotes by Lenny Platt

We are no longer puppets being manipulated by outside powerful forces: we become the powerful force ourselves.

Quotes by Leo Buscaglia

I'm used to comic books being reimagined, different takes on some of our beloved superheroes.

Quotes by Len Wiseman

I'm always afraid that I'm being unprofessional, yet I continue to sign all my e-mails 'xoxo.'

Quotes by Lena Dunham

Since being quite young, I've had a very strong sense of independence and survival. As a child, I was on my own two feet emotionally.

Quotes by Lena Headey

I am very much a seat-of-the-pants actor. I will prepare when I have to. But I like being unprepared.

Quotes by Lena Headey

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.