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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.

I feel such a sense of empowerment being a mom. But I do wonder: How do they/we do it all?

Quotes by Kourtney Kardashian

I would love to be in a biopic, but I'm not looking at being a part of Bolywood.

Quotes by Kratika Sengar

It's different from being 21 and you think there's endless amount of opportunities. At 33, the ending is much, much closer.

Quotes by Kobe Bryant

There's been a lot of talk of me being a one-man show but that's simply not the case. We win games when I score 40 points and we've won when I score 10.

Quotes by Kobe Bryant

It's hard for me to grasp the concept of somebody being nervous when I'm talking to them.

Quotes by Kobe Bryant

I'm very big on being an example for my peers when it comes to standing tall in your own light.

Quotes by Kodie Shane

The Lord had the wonderful advantage of being able to work alone.

Quotes by Kofi Annan

The United Nations, whose membership comprises almost all the states in the world, is founded on the principle of the equal worth of every human being.

Quotes by Kofi Annan

Technologies simmer along before they are feasible. That simmer can be short or long, but then they get traction. And from there to being huge is a couple of decades.

Quotes by Klaus Lackner

It was a hallmark of Nelson Mandela's leadership that being open to change made him appear not weaker, but even stronger.

Quotes by Klaus Schwab

I tried to swim as much as possible. Being in Southern California in the summer time, it's so nice because you have the warm beaches, so I try to swim every day.

Quotes by Klay Thompson

Heaven knows that there are plenty of opportunities in later life, too, for being carried away. What of it? We remain what we are and, no doubt, it is all very good for us!

Quotes by Knut Hamsun

At home we're the hosts, and I never liked the idea of being embarrased in front of our friends.

Quotes by Knute Rockne

I guess, just being in a group, I had never thought to question my individual artistry.

Quotes by Kirstin Maldonado

Moving to L.A. and making albums was an exciting outlet, but I always thought I'd be slumming it job to job in N.Y.C. with hopes of being on Broadway!

Quotes by Kirstin Maldonado

I don't find offensive that I'm being labelled a babe by blokes. I'm absolutely flattered.

Quotes by Kirsty Gallacher

I do not let anyone make me feel ashamed of being who I am.

Quotes by Kirti Kulhari

As the Senator from Vermont was kind enough to note, I did have the experience of being commander in chief of our National Guard in Missouri for 8 years.

Quotes by Kit Bond

The hardest job an actor can do is all this pretend, all this screaming and being scared for your life.

Quotes by Kirsten Dunst

The press pool was taking bets on how many months I would last. There was nobody in the state who thought I had any shot at being a good senator.

Quotes by Kirsten Gillibrand

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.