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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 think that being in an environment is a much richer experience than just working on a soundstage.

Quotes by Kathy Bates

I believe that we all have the potential to love any human being, and that genetics, upbringing, choice, social conditioning and environment play a major part in which way we sway.

Quotes by Kathy Najimy

I've learned that a family can have little glitches without being labeled dysfunctional.

Quotes by Kathy Najimy

I've been accused of being a minimalist writer. I don't like a lot of verbiage in there.

Quotes by Kathy Reichs

People need to see where their dollars are going and what infrastructure is being built.

Quotes by Kathleen Wynne

It is not a happy lot being a princess in any country, but especially Japan in which every tiny aspect of one's life is governed by the most rigid rules of protocol.

Quotes by Kathryn Lasky

Reese Witherspoon made me better. Just working with her, being with her, I learned so much. I want to be like her.

Quotes by Kathryn Newton

I was being categorized as some kind of twangy songwriter. And that's just not how I see myself.

Quotes by Kathleen Edwards

Being fired from a show - being fired in any way, in any instance, any business - is just hard.

Quotes by Kathleen Rose Perkins

Being a mother is no longer a liability, and being a woman is no longer a pre-existing condition! That's what change looks like.

Quotes by Kathleen Sebelius

Being a mother is no longer a liability, and being a woman is no longer a pre-existing condition!

Quotes by Kathleen Sebelius

I find the idea of today's icons being teenagers incredibly uninspiring.

Quotes by Kathleen Turner

I have no desire to play most of the roles being offered.

Quotes by Kathleen Turner

I love Louisiana, and I love being from there.

Quotes by Katherine LaNasa

I have never been attracted to increasing my popularity or hireability by being on Instagram.

Quotes by Katherine Langford

It is always sad to write about prejudice, but sometimes when we see it being played out in the lives of fictional characters, we can recognize it in our own lives.

Quotes by Katherine Paterson

When I talk about celebrities, it's not a dismantling of that human being.

Quotes by Katherine Ryan

I grew up being a bit of a tomboy, a big-time tomboy.

Quotes by Katheryn Winnick

Flat or uninteresting writing often signals something deeper that is being covered up.

Quotes by Kathi Appelt

Well, it arose out of two long-term concerns - the first being the possibility of genetic manipulation, nature versus nurture, what constitutes how people get to be how they are.

Quotes by Katherine Dunn

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.