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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.

Depression, suffering and anger are all part of being human.

Quotes by Janet Fitch

Most of my childhood revolved around wondering when we would be blown up by the Russians. I couldn't stand the news, I knew that if the missile were launched, mortality would arrive in half an hour, so I spent a...

Quotes by Jane Smiley

In many ways, being honest about 'Huckleberry Finn' goes right to the heart of whether we can be honest about our heritage and our identity as Americans.

Quotes by Jane Smiley

The worst environmental decision you can make as a human being is to have 14 kids.

Quotes by Jane Velez-Mitchell

We have got to stop being a society that turns our heads and looks the other way.

Quotes by Jane Velez-Mitchell

'On earth the living have much to bear;' the difference is chiefly in the manner of bearing, and my manner of bearing is far from being the best.

Quotes by Jane Welsh Carlyle

I love being a Go-Go. It definitely has its ups and downs, and we have a very intense energy with each other.

Quotes by Jane Wiedlin

Is being an idiot like being high all the time?

Quotes by Janeane Garofalo

To me, there is no greater act of courage than being the one who kisses first.

Quotes by Janeane Garofalo

What's fun about being an actress is you change all the time.

Quotes by Jane Levy

Writing - not being a writer with interesting habits - gets priority.

Quotes by Jane Lindskold

I love being the villain.

Quotes by Jane Lynch

Being tired doesn't necessarily make me grumpy but I do find it incredibly hard to focus or get anything done.

Quotes by Jane McDonald

A diagnosis is burden enough without being burdened by secrecy and shame.

Quotes by Jane Pauley

I do like some of the perks, like being, recognized, especially if I've had my makeup done and I'm going to be photographed and people admire me. Who wouldn't like that?

Quotes by Jane Pauley

I know I don't want to do another single-camera show. It's so time-consuming. I did a couple of episodes of 'Whitney' as her mom, but I have been laying low. I love being with my kids and being a mom.

Quotes by Jane Kaczmarek

The excitement of being in a rehearsal room is good for me.

Quotes by Jane Krakowski

Mantle didn't want to stick out, but he did. He didn't wish to be treated as special, but he was. He was uncomfortable being the center of attention, but he was the centerfielder for the most famous franchise in sports.

Quotes by Jane Leavy

I'm a big foodie, I do a lot of yoga - I love yoga - I love running... I just enjoy being really active, and traveling.

Quotes by Jane Chen

I don't tweet or do any other social media, so I don't know what's being said out there.

Quotes by Jane Elliot

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.