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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 have a very limited knowledge of recording, but the miracle of being able to capture sounds on magnetic tape and the miracle of electricity, and these little magnetic particles, is amazing to me.

Quotes by Jeff Mangum

But recently it seems that each time I vote, I am being asked to compromise my conservative ideals and my commitment to the American taxpayer simply for the benefit of political gain.

Quotes by Jeff Miller

President Obama is in no danger of being judged by history as an eco-radical.

Quotes by Jeff Goodell

You can connect with an audience by being a conduit. I'm a big believer of connecting wrestling audiences.

Quotes by Jeff Jarrett

Being back with Impact wrestling, I couldn't be happier for those guys, but from a professional and business side, it energises me so much to find the next AJ Styles, the next Bobby Roode, the next Samoa Joe.

Quotes by Jeff Jarrett

I remember being an art student and going to the Whitney in 1974 to see the exhibition of Jim Nutt, the Chicago imagist. It was then I transferred to school in Chicago, all because of that show.

Quotes by Jeff Koons

It's strange because even in the vaudeville days, ventriloquists were never the main attraction. They were the guys brought out to stand in front of the curtain while sets were being changed. Ventriloquism wasn't even celebrated as an art until...

Quotes by Jeff Dunham

I honestly go back and forth in my head about using advanced and innovative technologies for creating my characters. There's something more 'real' and charming when the characters aren't perfect. It's the difference between anything that's built by a computer...

Quotes by Jeff Dunham

Watching a baby being born is a little like watching a wet St. Bernard coming in through the cat door.

Quotes by Jeff Foxworthy

Because I'm a writer, I'm really good at being nervous.

Quotes by Jeff Giles

For me, the whole idea of performance is not being self-aware, and then sort of just experiencing.

Quotes by Jeff Baena

I remember when the photograph was taken. The famous one, I mean. The one of me being rushed from the Boston Marathon bombing without my legs.

Quotes by Jeff Bauman

I don't like being called a hero.

Quotes by Jeff Bauman

I'm scared. Seeing my life being told in a movie. That is nerve-wracking.

Quotes by Jeff Bauman

I was still conscious when I was being transported from the blast site to the hospital.

Quotes by Jeff Bauman

There is no point in being a bond vigilante if you cannot influence governments and central banks by selling bonds.

Quotes by Jeff Berwick

A company shouldn't get addicted to being shiny, because shiny doesn't last.

Quotes by Jeff Bezos

Puberty was the main culprit in ending my acting career. I went from being kind of this chunky little kid to looking different, and I was really bummed because I loved acting.

Quotes by Jeff Cohen

My older sister achieved her dream of being an artist. She's an illustrator living in Manhattan.

Quotes by Jeannette Walls

There are several different traits that make up a person's identity. For me, being Vietnamese American is the entirety of who I am.

Quotes by Jeannie Mai

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.