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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.

Being with Al Gore on the red carpet in Cannes was exciting - he's like a rock star unto himself!

Quotes by Lawrence Bender

No one can go on being a rebel too long without turning into an autocrat.

Quotes by Lawrence Durrell

Do not take yourself too seriously. You have to learn not to be dismayed at making mistakes. No human being can avoid failures.

Quotes by Lawrence G. Lovasik

I am super proud of being an American, but we fail our veterans every day.

Quotes by Laurie Halse Anderson

Introverts like being introverts. We are drawn to ideas, we are passionate observers, and for us, solitude is rich and generative.

Quotes by Laurie Helgoe

Often confused with shyness, introversion does not imply social reticence or discomfort. Rather than being averse to social engagement, introverts become overwhelmed by too much of it, which explains why the introvert is ready to leave a party after an...

Quotes by Laurie Helgoe

Being able to do something that I love and be at such a high level of gymnastics is just amazing.

Quotes by Laurie Hernandez

I don't want my tombstone to say actress. I want it to say human being.

Quotes by Laurie Holden

I am a tomboy and I love being with the boys and shooting guns and stuff.

Quotes by Laurie Holden

I've had a quite a few nightmares about being chased by walkers.

Quotes by Laurie Holden

I've been directed by other actors, and being an actor doesn't make you a good director.

Quotes by Laurie Metcalf

Who knew that being an artist was a glamour job?

Quotes by Laurie Simmons

Kids can tell if you're being genuine or not.

Quotes by Lauv

Being undefeated, Gelo and Melo winning 60 games in a row, my boys don't lose too much.

Quotes by LaVar Ball

I been in Russia, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, London. I'm all over the place being loud.

Quotes by LaVar Ball

Many photographers get involved with the people whom they take pictures of; others prefer being observers, keeping a certain distance.

Quotes by Laurent Baheux

I admit to subscribing to all the celebrity rags. The best part of being an author is if the celebs aren't being ridiculous enough, you can just make it up.

Quotes by Lauren Weisberger

I hadn't realized quite how intense the first few years of grad school would be. When you're being assigned 40 books a week... there's not much room for novels.

Quotes by Lauren Willig

I believe absolutely in love being the central motive force of the universe.

Quotes by Laurence Housman

Equal opportunity means everyone will have a fair chance at being incompetent.

Quotes by Laurence J. Peter

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.