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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.

A degree is an asset, but it doesn't mean anything by itself. It's just another asset. So is being persuasive, having good personality, being smart.

Quotes by Irvin Mayfield

Culture is important. Wars are fought over culture. It's not just about folks showing up and being hoity-toity. Culture is about definition.

Quotes by Irvin Mayfield

I didn't have any concept of Trainspotting being published. It was a selfish act. I did it for myself.

Quotes by Irvine Welsh

Yet Aristotle's excellence of substance, so far from being associated with the grand style, is associated with something that at times comes perilously near jargon.

Quotes by Irving Babbitt

The toughest thing about success is that you've got to keep on being a success.

Quotes by Irving Berlin

There are now hundreds of thousands of new engineers that are being trained in China. If people start finding themselves losing their jobs, not to the Chinese here but because China has become such a dominant force - then there...

Quotes by Iris Chang

Being good is just a matter of temperament in the end.

Quotes by Iris Murdoch

I daresay anything can be made holy by being sincerely worshipped.

Quotes by Iris Murdoch

Soybeans really need an uplift, being on the dull side, but, like dull people, respond readily to the right contacts.

Quotes by Irma S. Rombauer

Our Bollywood stars who talk of being part of 100 crore films, I think I belong to the 1,000 crore club.

Quotes by Irrfan Khan

Being chief selector has been the most challenging role of my cricket career, as I was heavily criticised for my decisions, and I couldn't respond much.

Quotes by Inzamam-ul-Haq

Besides being a sportsman, I am also a human being.

Quotes by Inzamam-ul-Haq

There's a physicality and confidence to Americans; they're very present. That's something I enjoy being around because it rubs off on you.

Quotes by Ioan Gruffudd

I know there are some actors who are just brilliant at improvising and brilliant at just being in the moment and doing it there and then. I'm not one of those actors.

Quotes by Ioan Gruffudd

That's one of the things we love about being an actor. We get to change things up all the time to remain fresh.

Quotes by Ioan Gruffudd

No one ever complains about a speech being too short!

Quotes by Ira Hayes

Being an artist is in part an act of rupture.

Quotes by Ira Sachs

It's easy to make a film, but it's hard to make a career of being a filmmaker.

Quotes by Ira Sachs

You can be aware of the passing of time without being nostalgic.

Quotes by Ira Sachs

I love walks, hiking, exploring and being on the beach.

Quotes by Ireland Baldwin

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.