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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 am a big proponent of being in touch with everyone even when I do not have a story to ask about.

Quotes by Kara Swisher

I grew up partially around Stone Mountain, Georgia, and in that part of the country, there was always this aura of mythology and palpable sense of otherness about being a Southerner.

Quotes by Kara Walker

We must do our part to make ourselves visible to the world. Let everyone see that being a queer parent of color is normal and happening right next door to them.

Quotes by Karamo Brown

I would love to work with Shilpa again. But it would have to be for 'Dill Mill Gayye (DMG)' - that's the only fiction show I'll take up on small screen. I'm extremely faithful to that show. That apart, I'm...

Quotes by Karan Singh Grover

Sports and entertainment are the only places where inner-city kids see themselves being able to succeed. Their intellectual development is something they don't relate to.

Quotes by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

I love being in a courtroom.

Quotes by Kamala Harris

I was very active in college. I wanted to play athletics, and then I looked at wrestling as being a viable option to do that.

Quotes by Kane

I got bullied so much growing up for being a different color in a majority white school.

Quotes by Kane Brown

Even after 'Gangster' being a success, I was considered a B-grade actress and was a sidekick, even though I was good at what I did, and was jobless for two years.

Quotes by Kangana Ranaut

At some of my earliest shows, we used to roll up 20 deep - if my mates can't come in, I can't come in. My record label couldn't understand it: plus-19 on the guestlist?! But that was how it was....

Quotes by Kano

I'm just trying to humanise situations and represent voices that aren't being represented.

Quotes by Kano

I have been in many teams that have had loads of talent but did not make it through and been with teams that did not have that much talent and ended up being champions.

Quotes by Kaka

It's only that we live in a patriarchal society, and therefore, the word 'feminism' has to be used as a counter to patriarchy. But feminism is about being equal. The word used should be 'equalist,' as it is about all...

Quotes by Kalki Koechlin

I love being unconventional because that's the reason I stand out.

Quotes by Kalki Koechlin

You are enough, which I believe is critical for any human being to get in their bones.

Quotes by KaDee Strickland

I am proud of being small.

Quotes by Jyoti Amge

Being a songwriter, you are accepting that this isn't about you. If you do want it to be about you, you're going to be really miserable.

Quotes by Justin Tranter

The Liberal party has always worked with multiple parties in the House to make sure we're being governed in the best interest of Canadians.

Quotes by Justin Trudeau

When I got 'Family Ties', I wasn't even thinking about being an actress. I thought I might become a window dresser.

Quotes by Justine Bateman

I get way more nervous playing golf in front of 500 people than being on stage in front of 20,000 people.

Quotes by Justin Timberlake

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.