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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.

They're not posing as being Jesus Christ all the time.

Quotes by Jim Goad

I'm not a politically radical person. In fact, I'm much more interested in being radical aesthetically.

Quotes by Jim Goldberg

I stopped being an engaged journalist and became a disengaged novelist.

Quotes by Jim Crace

The western view of Christ is usually of a stainless being with fair hair who appears to have come from Oslo.

Quotes by Jim Crace

Part of me feels that I'm letting people down by not being as interesting as my books.

Quotes by Jim Crace

I want to live in a city where the future is being mapped out.

Quotes by Jim Crace

I went through two pretty dark years being fed up with the system and frustrated with my own party after two disastrous elections in 2006 and 2008.

Quotes by Jim DeMint

You could accuse Republicans of a lot of things, but you could never convict us of being too conservative!

Quotes by Jim DeMint

I do not think that obsession is funny or that not being able to stop one's intensity is funny.

Quotes by Jim Dine

I think we have a great track record on being relevant, on identifying consumer trends, needs and wants.

Quotes by Jim Cantalupo

McDonald's is almost 50 years old. For 47 years we had a pretty consistent track record of being able to deliver admirable sales.

Quotes by Jim Cantalupo

Either you're the one erasing or you're the one being erased.

Quotes by Jim Carrey

I've arrived at the place if I'm not taking a career risk, I'm not happy. If I'm scared, then I know I'm being challenged.

Quotes by Jim Carrey

Mrs. Parks was a shy, soft spoken woman who was uncomfortable being revered as a symbol of the civil rights movement. She only hoped to inspire young people to achieve great things.

Quotes by Jim Costa

Well, another market is being created now out of Internet technology.

Quotes by Jim Barksdale

I was very unhappy about being killed off on 'Supernatural' in season 7.

Quotes by Jim Beaver

I think, being an actor, it's just a relief every time you get a part.

Quotes by Jillian Bach

It's definitely a little bit ironic being known for my hair because, as a little girl, I had no idea what I was doing with it. I was insecure about it. I didn't have as many references to curly girls,...

Quotes by Jillian Hervey

I think the biggest part of being on a sound system is wanting to always be the best.

Quotes by Jillionaire

I wrote my earliest piece for The Sunday Times about being a young wife.

Quotes by Jilly Cooper

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.