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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.

Okada and Tanahashi, they don't mind being the wrestler that approaches everything day-of in the ring. I like to go in-depth, to tell the human side of Cody Rhodes, the human side of Kenny Omega. That's why Being The Elite...

Quotes by Kenny Omega

I miss being able to play my instruments - I'm too much of a physical wreck these days. Playing the vibraphone gives me backache, leg ache, and everything-else ache, and the asthma means I no longer have enough puff to...

Quotes by Kenny Baker

I didn't really get involved too heavily with being an actual film person.

Quotes by Kenny Baker

I was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. My family was not nationally known as being a literary family, though my mother and my mother's side of the family in general were interested in literature.

Quotes by Kenneth Koch

Picasso said once when being interviewed that one should not be one's own connoisseur.

Quotes by Kenneth Koch

Trillions of dollars every day are being exchanged around the world in all of the financial markets.

Quotes by Kenneth Lay

Pollock was well known, certainly, but for all the wrong reasons. He was known as much for being wild and unconventional in his working methods as for being a great artist.

Quotes by Kenneth Noland

Being a Christian, I'm eager to introduce people to Jesus. I just don't think I should do it in the science classroom.

Quotes by Kenneth R. Miller

Creation implies authority in the sense of originator. The possibility of a 'Fall' is implied in a Covenant insofar as the idea of a Covenant implies the possibility of its being violated.

Quotes by Kenneth Burke

Plenty of funds have fine long-term returns despite being tax-inefficient and generally costly. But a dirty secret is this: Average, no-load fund investors do much worse than the funds - or the market.

Quotes by Kenneth Fisher

Actually, we got paid because the name Fortinet is so close to Fortnite, so I’m fine with their name being close to ours.

Quotes by Ken Xie

I guess my style's a little edgy but comfortable. I like being comfortable, for sure, and kind of casual.

Quotes by Kendall Jenner

Being a reality star is very chaotic: it's a very dramatic job to do. I always 24/7 have to be on and ready for any type of criticism at all times.

Quotes by Kendra Wilkinson

I love being a comfortable person, but I'm very open. I'm not ashamed of myself and my beliefs.

Quotes by Kendra Wilkinson

I would try to guide my children in a different way to have a career. Something besides being an actress, singer or model. I'm definitely going to push my kids in the other direction.

Quotes by Kendra Wilkinson

My dad was abusive. And so he would say, 'You're my favorite.' Being a favorite of an abusive parent is not really a good thing, necessarily.

Quotes by Kendrick Sampson

I'm big on being anti-stereotypical and fighting negative stereotypes.

Quotes by Kendrick Sampson

You want to talk about somebody that has changed the face of wrestling because of them being in it, I think it's pretty clear I did that.

Quotes by Ken Shamrock

We were criticized throughout that investigation for being too thorough, for taking too long. But time has proved the correctness of that approach.

Quotes by Ken Starr

We must combat misinformation that is being spread.

Quotes by Ken Starr

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.