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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've always had this commitment to not being in one thing.

Quotes by Kelela

Anyone who has ever had the feeling of being higher than a kite after giving a public speech is well aware of the effects of attention.

Quotes by Keith Henson

I am a human being. I have anxiety. I have doubts. And I'm not afraid to put it out there.

Quotes by Keith Hernandez

I achieved everything I wanted to achieve by being in the Rolling Stones and making records.

Quotes by Keith Richards

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Quotes by Keith Teare

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Quotes by Keir Starmer

But I love to be outdoors. I prefer being outdoors to, you know, being inside.

Quotes by Keith Carradine

I was quite disruptive and out there. Then I found myself in a load of remedial classes being told how to use a ruler. But when they tested my IQ, they found out I was quite intelligent.

Quotes by Keith Flint

When you have had the high of being on stage, especially in a band like ourselves, I can't help but search for that buzz.

Quotes by Keith Flint

There is something about being on stage that's a release for me. It gets my mental energy out.

Quotes by Keith Flint

Being a Russian oligarch these days isn't easy. The best and brightest of them are in exile or in jail; others, after feasting on leverage during the commodities boom, now have tummies full of debt.

Quotes by Keith Gessen

Being properly prepared is one of the biggest assets in business and in athletic competition.

Quotes by Keeth Smart

I like the idea of up-and-coming actors nowadays being a little different and not necessarily the drama-school stereotype, being a bit more edgy.

Quotes by Kaya Scodelario

Being funny was something I was doing before I understood what that even was. Now I'm making a career out of it.

Quotes by Kayvan Novak

Being the longest-reigning champion isn't that big a deal to me because records are made to be broken.

Quotes by Kazuchika Okada

People aren't quite sure what it means when a book is a Booker Prize winner. They're not quite sure what is being recommended, what literary values it stands for, because every year it stands for something different.

Quotes by Kazuo Ishiguro

There's always doubt and fear. If you're a human being, everybody's got it.

Quotes by Keala Settle

I have found where I am best, and that is being a fact-checker and being fearless.

Quotes by Katy Tur

I'm a big believer in being the same person on and off TV.

Quotes by Katy Tur

I'm proud of being from Hawaii, and I'm proud of being Hawaiian, but I'm more than that, too.

Quotes by Kaui Hart Hemmings

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.