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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 may have many faults, but being wrong ain't one of them.

Quotes by Jimmy Hoffa

I couldn't make sense of things. But then I began the process of civilising myself and trying to become a decent human being. I'm still working on it.

Quotes by Jimmy Nail

I take enormous pleasure in seeing artists go out and sing my songs, or being in the corner of a festival, and everyone's singing along, and no one knows that you've written it.

Quotes by Jimmy Napes

Traveling the world was a constant thing, rich with experiences. But all of it was relative to being able to play live onstage and really stretch out.

Quotes by Jimmy Page

I was in love with the idea of being in love with a woman way before I was actually in love with one.

Quotes by Jimmy Carr

At first it was a bit daunting, but once I started to do it, the more I got into it, the more I started enjoying it and being able to say things lyrically that I would normally have to say...

Quotes by Jimmy Chamberlin

I always insist on my jeans being ironed. Is that a problem?

Quotes by Jimmy Connors

I just really don't like being the center of attention that much. It's kind of ironic.

Quotes by Jimmy Fallon

I remember being happy and a little wild kid.

Quotes by Jimi Manuwa

Being in the D-League, I might be able to get into a rhythm and start shooting the ball well and get some confidence and get some reps.

Quotes by Jimmer Fredette

When folks are in desperate times - say, like being stuck in the middle of a long-running interplanetary war - they grasp onto anything that might keep them afloat.

Quotes by Jim Starlin

It's nice to see my work recognized as being worth something beyond the printed page, and it was very cool seeing Thanos up on the big screen.

Quotes by Jim Starlin

Being an artist, you soak up imagery, and you put it back out in whatever form you do your own imagery.

Quotes by Jim Starlin

There's a character, Eon, I did back in the 'Captain Marvel' story. Eon came from a greasy smudge on a paper bag inside my kitchen being used for garbage. I went and got a paper and pencil, drew it up,...

Quotes by Jim Starlin

I didn't even recall being on the DB sessions until Herbie Flowers reminded me a couple of years ago.

Quotes by Jim Sullivan

Just recently I worked with Van Morrison and I came to realize that money can't make a decent human being out of you.

Quotes by Jim Sullivan

Hope unbelieved is always considered nonsense. But hope believed is history in the process of being changed.

Quotes by Jim Wallis

So when the only domestic social policy is tax cuts that mostly benefit the wealthiest Americans, we say, 'Where is faith being put into action here?'

Quotes by Jim Wallis

I'm a Democrat, and I have strong reasons for being a Democrat.

Quotes by Jim Webb

To have a job you can count on as an actor is so rare, whether that means belonging to a regional theater company or being on TV.

Quotes by Jim Parsons

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.