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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.

As far as funding and building a team, you being romantically involved with your cofounder really shouldn't play a factor in how you run the company and how you create a team or find resources. It's all about the partnership.

Quotes by Julia Hartz

Being a female head of a successful tech company means that I'm in a pretty niche category.

Quotes by Julia Hartz

If you are afraid of being lonely, don't try to be right.

Quotes by Jules Renard

When a child knows there's a secret, they don't know what it is, but they know it's there, and they know they're being lied to.

Quotes by Julia Garner

I grew up in a home where animals were ever-present and often dominated our lives. There were always horses, dogs, and cats, as well as a revolving infirmary of injured wildlife being nursed by my sister the aspiring vet.

Quotes by Julia Glass

As Latinas, we tend to be overly partial considering stereotypes. I'm interested in being naughty and edgy.

Quotes by Judy Reyes

I want first-time offenders to think of their appearance in my courtroom as the second-worst experience of their lives - circumcision being the first.

Quotes by Judy Sheindlin

I still love working. I still love being in the mix of things.

Quotes by Judy Sheindlin

There have been trade-offs every day, every month, every year. There's a lot that I missed and I do have regrets in that area. But I have been able to bring to my family the richness of being a journalist.

Quotes by Judy Woodruff

When you're a kid, what you learn in school about being German has a sort of heaviness about it, and you have a sort of guilt with you.

Quotes by Juergen Teller

I don't really like being controlled by anyone.

Quotes by Juergen Teller

Lucid dreaming is dreaming but you being aware that you're doing it.

Quotes by Juice Wrld

I like playing inside. I just love the physicalness of being in the box with the bigger guys. That's just something that's part of my game.

Quotes by JuJu Smith-Schuster

Being favourites is no title; it's an adjective. You win titles thanks to what you do on the pitch, and little else.

Quotes by Julen Lopetegui

In difficult moments, champions come through, and not by listening to what is being said.

Quotes by Julen Lopetegui

I love being a Givenik Ambassador. Not only does it give me a platform to discuss my favorite charities, but I get to talk about my other favorite topic - 'The Judy Show!'

Quotes by Judy Gold

I hated the whole idea of being an actress. I used to throw up before every performance and cry afterward.

Quotes by Judy Holliday

Judi Dench should be ashamed of herself for being so talented and working so much.

Quotes by Judy Parfitt

Somewhere we turn ourselves into victims instead of being the powerful women we really are meant to be.

Quotes by Judith Light

Being polite does not mean being mummified.

Quotes by Judith Martin

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.