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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.

Fearmongering has always happened, which, through technology, is being spread faster.

Quotes by Jaggi Vasudev

Insight essentially means being able to see things other people are not able to see. This is the hallmark of leadership.

Quotes by Jaggi Vasudev

As is known, it is in the realm of experience inaugurated by psychoanalysis that we may grasp along what imaginary lines the human organism, in the most intimate recesses of its being, manifests its capture in a symbolic dimension.

Quotes by Jacques Lacan

For the signifier is a unit in its very uniqueness, being by nature symbol only of an absence.

Quotes by Jacques Lacan

Their films would probably be better if they'd seen a few more films, which runs counter to this idiotic theory that you run the risk of being influenced if you see too much.

Quotes by Jacques Rivette

I love being part of the team.

Quotes by Jacqueline McKenzie

And the reason for that I think is that in Australia our films don't get the exposure, so the process is foremost. But anyway, I love being part of the team and hate being stuck in a corner somewhere.

Quotes by Jacqueline McKenzie

My problem is how to find the best way of being useful.

Quotes by Jacques Delors

I never give in to the temptation to be difficult just for the sake of being difficult. That would be too ridiculous.

Quotes by Jacques Derrida

I started piano lessons when I was four; I was being classically trained at the Colburn School.

Quotes by Jacqueline Emerson

Bollywood being Bollywood, you hear promises all the time.

Quotes by Jacqueline Fernandez

I'm very used to being in India now and to working with actors and directors I'm comfortable with because I know them already.

Quotes by Jacqueline Fernandez

We are trying to push the envelope with a lot of characters in 'Brothers.' We are going out of the way and being honest to our roles.

Quotes by Jacqueline Fernandez

People refer to me as part of the MCU, as opposed to just being this actor. Honestly, it's an honor.

Quotes by Jacob Batalon

There's nothing wrong with being yourself.

Quotes by Jacob Batalon

I love being the sidekick. I'm pretty sure fans love seeing me that way.

Quotes by Jacob Batalon

To me, being an intellectual doesn't mean knowing about intellectual issues; it means taking pleasure in them.

Quotes by Jacob Bronowski

The House of Commons has the undoubted rights to expel members for misconduct. This is an absolute authority which cannot be challenged in any court, as it derives from the twin concept of the High Court of Parliament being the...

Quotes by Jacob Rees-Mogg

A nanny, by being the child's doughty defender, may put sensitive noses out of joint.

Quotes by Jacob Rees-Mogg

I'm of the opinion that one of the perks of being in Parliament is not having to do the school run.

Quotes by Jacob Rees-Mogg

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.