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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.

The modern designers are quite showy, and a lot of the young people really like it. Costume jewelry has always been about being noticed and not discreet.

Quotes by Judith Miller

I was spoiled and I was arrogant. I was very demanding, had an overblown image of who I was and got a reputation for being difficult. And rightfully so.

Quotes by Judge Reinhold

I love being part of a company, and telling a story.

Quotes by Judi Dench

Understanding Hamas/Hezbollah as social movements that are progressive, that are on the left, that are part of a global left, is extremely important. That does not stop us from being critical of certain dimensions of both movements.

Quotes by Judith Butler

All of my jokes were about not being able to meet anybody. I didn't have any insight into anything - even my own insecurities.

Quotes by Judd Apatow

Recent action in Syria and Palestine also tell us that the awakening voices of democracy in those regions are occurring, and that those in that region are able to pursue it without being stifled by terrorists that are despotic.

Quotes by Judd Gregg

I like being a villain. Villains are more exciting.

Quotes by Judd Nelson

Being the favourite is a help.

Quotes by Judd Trump

Punk is all about doing what you want and being yourself. And that's what rap is too.

Quotes by JPEGMAFIA

Everybody has an idea of the tsunami of being a big wave. It is not a big wave. It is a huge amount of water that comes to land.

Quotes by Juan Antonio Bayona

Being taken for granted can be a compliment. It means that you've become a comfortable, trusted element in another person's life.

Quotes by Joyce Brothers

Boxing is a celebration of the lost religion of masculinity all the more trenchant for its being lost.

Quotes by Joyce Carol Oates

It is not her body that he wants but it is only through her body that he can take possession of another human being, so he must labor upon her body, he must enter her body, to make his claim.

Quotes by Joyce Carol Oates

Some literary types subscribe to the notion that being a writer like Salinger entitles a person to remain free of the standards that might apply to mere mortals.

Quotes by Joyce Maynard

Every writer loves the idea of being able to go in and fix a problem and then leave without obligation. It's fun!

Quotes by Joss Whedon

I'd done plays in middle school, done some for the church in high school, but I had no intention of ever being a professional actor.

Quotes by Jovan Adepo

You are all things. Denying, rejecting, judging or hiding from any aspect of your total being creates pain and results in a lack of wholeness.

Quotes by Joy Page

Furthermore, it is significant that the marked characteristics of this race are being here emphasized most.

Quotes by Josiah Strong

I've sort of mellowed out. It used to be: I want to be a star, do big movies. Now, being married, it's like the reasons I wanted to do that seem the wrong reasons. I want to have kids.

Quotes by Josie Bissett

Maybe it's due to my west coast liberal upbringing, but, the idea of parallel universes doesn't strike me as being too far out there.

Quotes by Joshua Jackson

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.