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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.

Where I grew up, we had light-skinned models but not dark. Every time I would talk about being a model with my friends, they would start laughing out loud.

Quotes by Khoudia Diop

I'm happy with being myself.

Quotes by Khris Middleton

Just working on stuff off the dribble a lot more. It's helping me create my own shot and freeing me up a little bit, being able to make plays and make shots.

Quotes by Khris Middleton

For me, being in front of the camera and training go hand in hand.

Quotes by Kiana Tom

I want as many people as possible to hear my music. I'm happy to entertain people by being a star.

Quotes by Kid Rock

I'm actually a pretty decent human being, and when I'm home I'm straight as an arrow.

Quotes by Kid Rock

I lay no claim, it should be clear, to being a historian. So in my books, the intimate and personal have been intertwined inextricably with the broad and historical.

Quotes by Khaled Hosseini

The Taliban's acts of cultural vandalism - the most infamous being the destruction of the giant Bamiyan Buddhas - had a devastating effect on Afghan culture and the artistic scene. The Taliban burned countless films, VCRs, music tapes, books, and...

Quotes by Khaled Hosseini

The eye of a human being is a microscope, which makes the world seem bigger than it really is.

Khalil Gibran

Safeguarding the rights of others is the most noble and beautiful end of a human being.

Khalil Gibran

I existed from all eternity and, behold, I am here; and I shall exist till the end of time, for my being has no end.

Khalil Gibran

So the only things I was being allowed to audition for were small roles in comedies. It broke my heart. No one would see me for anything else. I knew, in order to open up my career, I had to...

Quotes by Khandi Alexander

I'm so excited. I love radio and being on the new Mix 102.9.

Quotes by Khloe Kardashian

Part of being married is knowing when your husband needs your support.

Quotes by Khloe Kardashian

I'm fascinated by politicians, because I suspect the huge majority of them go into it full of ideas and for the best possible reasons but end up being hijacked.

Quotes by Kevin Whately

Being a grandparent is whole new phase in your life.

Quotes by Kevin Whately

I'm very good at being out of work.

Quotes by Kevin Whately

Being in Oxford can be a bit like being on holiday - there's plenty of time spent in the pub.

Quotes by Kevin Whately

It's tough being me.

Quotes by Kevin Pietersen

It's not just: you get off the plane, you're back home, everything's fine. Maybe the physical danger ends, but soldiers are still deeply at risk of being injured in a different way.

Quotes by Kevin Powers

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.