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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.

Becoming a parent expands you as a human being. I am having the most wonderful time. You've married, but the addition of a child strengthens and deepens everything.

Quotes by Kyle MacLachlan

'Nathan for You' was my first time being in a writer's room, really.

Quotes by Kyle Mooney

Being a mom is something that I never take for granted.

Quotes by Kyle Richards

Child actors are notorious for being brats.

Quotes by Kylie Bunbury

It's important that we're properly represented and for viewers to see all the bits and pieces of being a woman of color.

Quotes by Kylie Bunbury

I think my music covers a broader sound than just 'Tropical House'... My goal is to simply be a great producer in my own right without being pigeonholed.

Quotes by Kygo

I hate being put in a box labelled 'tropical house.'

Quotes by Kygo

Being pregnant is supposed to be the happiest time in your life.

Quotes by Kyla Pratt

There's no better benefit than being out on the racetrack, learning what's going on with the track and the tire and all that stuff. To me, that's a big influence.

Quotes by Kyle Busch

I don't know that many guys have ever been able to accomplish being able to win at every single active track that they've made starts at, and I look forward to trying to complete that feat.

Quotes by Kyle Busch

It's much more enjoyable being an actor.

Quotes by Kyle Chandler

I knew from being on 'The Shield,' and having some experience in the financials of all of it, that after seven seasons, the production model changes and reverts back. It becomes a much more expensive show to do, and perhaps...

Quotes by Kurt Sutter

I actually often write about writing music and being in that zone.

Quotes by Kurt Vile

When I'm being funny, I try not to offend. I don't think much of what I've done has been in really ghastly taste. I don't think I have embarrassed many people or distressed them.

Quotes by Kurt Vonnegut

In Ghana, Nigeria, Togo, Angola and Cameroon maize is a staple, yet the earliest mention of maize in west Africa comes from a Portuguese document that lists it as being loaded on to slave ships bound for Africa.

Quotes by Kwasi Kwarteng

I remember being told after the 1992 general election that Labour could never win a majority in Britain ever again.

Quotes by Kwasi Kwarteng

It's not being marketed as a gay show by a gay person. It's just Ellen DeGeneres.

Quotes by Kyan Douglas

It's just that fun atmosphere, working on the car, being with the guys. This is exactly what I needed.

Quotes by Kurt Busch

I started being really proud of the fact that I was gay even though I wasn't.

Quotes by Kurt Cobain

Basically, whenever someone says they're wrong, conservatives too often fall back on claims that those who disagree with them are biased and thus worthy of being ignored, a convenient position that allows them to avoid debating uncomfortable criticisms.

Quotes by Kurt Eichenwald

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.