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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.

Clearly any film company that makes a film is always going to talk about sequels particularly if they see something as being successful, which Werewolf was.

Quotes by Jenny Agutter

I might be needy, competitive and desperate but it's far better than being wet.

Quotes by Jenny Eclair

Being a mum changed me for the better.

Quotes by Jenny Frost

I love being a mum but I do love to work too.

Quotes by Jenny Frost

It's important to have an examined life - but it's a fine line between having an examined life and being hypercritical of oneself. There has to be balance in there somewhere.

Quotes by Jennifer Nettles

It's common for information previously considered unclassified to be upgraded to classified before being publicly released.

Quotes by Jennifer Palmieri

I'm not really very comfortable being hit on at all.

Quotes by Jennifer Sky

It's very hard to balance being there for somebody else and taking care of yourself.

Quotes by Jennifer Grey

Being able to stay with a character over the course of years is a gift.

Quotes by Jennifer Hale

Military people do not get what they want by being emotional.

Quotes by Jennifer Hale

I love being in therapy. It's just constantly fulfilling for me.

Quotes by Jennifer Jason Leigh

Did I feel naked being naked? Yeah. Totally.

Quotes by Jennifer Lawrence

I get photographers hiding in my bushes. We're way past autographs. We're into being stalked and followed.

Quotes by Jennifer Lawrence

People think of fortune cookies as being Chinese, but in essence, they are fundamentally American.

Quotes by Jennifer Lee

And I deal with all that by being like a perfectionist. But that's okay.

Quotes by Jennifer Lopez

I am a serious businesswoman. I don't enjoy being out there on TV; it's not what I do well. But I love building companies; I love making products.

Quotes by Jennifer Flavin

I love being physical and acting at the same time.

Quotes by Jennifer Garner

I love the feeling of being on a team, rehearsing together, sharing a dressing room - I love that so much.

Quotes by Jennifer Garner

I couldn't really experience being an author when I was still working in publishing - I was trying to negotiate being both. Sometimes the knowledge doesn't translate between the two roles.

Quotes by Jennifer Gilmore

My laundry list of wants in a partner is basically kindness. I want someone who is kind, and that's kind of where it begins and ends. I'm open to being surprised.

Quotes by Jennifer Carpenter

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.