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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.

There's a bizarre prejudice that exists in the New York publishing establishment that any work outside the tri-state area is being done by trained chimpanzees, that geography screens out sensibility. There's an idea that all Los Angeles writing is about...

Quotes by Kate Braverman

I think you can tell when someone is being dishonest as an actor.

Quotes by Kat Dennings

There is value in education, but, as we do with anything else, we should start being careful to weigh that value with the price tag that's attached to it.

Quotes by Kat Timpf

It's a huge step up from the European Indoors to then being a gold medallist at the World Championships.

Quotes by Katarina Johnson-Thompson

Not being published would be great. When I say that to other writers they look at me as if I'm totally insane.

Quotes by Kate Atkinson

The toughest thing about being a success is you've got to keep on being a success.

Quotes by Karren Brady

English, Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish football gains so much from being in Europe. Clubs and fans all benefit from European action, laws and funding.

Quotes by Karren Brady

I can never fully switch off given my work, but laying on the beach replying to a few emails on my mobile is much better than being stuck in the office.

Quotes by Karren Brady

First round of the tournament being a Major, I think the butterflies were a little different than that.

Quotes by Karrie Webb

I like other people's kids and being able to give them back when I want to.

Quotes by Karrie Webb

I am not, and have no interest in being, a musician of any kind.

Quotes by Karrine Steffans

I've discovered myself a little more, personality-wise just being put through certain situations, whether being in the spotlight, heartbreak, friends coming and going, family.

Quotes by Karrueche Tran

Besides being one of the most ambitious projects I have worked on, 'Mercury' has also helped me enhance my skills as a director.

Quotes by Karthik Subbaraj

I'm happy being the relatable hero.

Quotes by Kartik Aaryan

I started dreaming about being an actor in Gwalior, and it feels amazing to shoot in my hometown.

Quotes by Kartik Aaryan

I'm not driven by being understood.

Quotes by Kary Mullis

Mr. Obama plans to boost federal spending 25 percent while nearly tripling the national debt over 10 years. Americans know that this kind of spending will have economic consequences, including new taxes being imposed by the new progressives.

Quotes by Karl Rove

I've been a dedicated 'NBA 2K' fan since I was young, and being selected as the face of 'MyNBA2K17' is an incredible milestone this early in my career.

Quotes by Karl-Anthony Towns

I've got an addiction to this game. An addiction to being perfect.

Quotes by Karl-Anthony Towns

Flip Saunders is a great coach and a great guy. Glen Taylor is the same way. He's a great human being.

Quotes by Karl-Anthony Towns

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.