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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 was always rewarded for being funny. I liked being funny.

Quotes by Iliza Shlesinger

The patterns of big-band music are smooth and classical. It's got to be fresh. The brass section should crackle, like the sound of eggs being dropped into hot grease.

Quotes by Illinois Jacquet

I'm all about having fun and being creative.

Quotes by Ignacio Serricchio

Is it not by love alone that we succeed in penetrating to the very essence of being?

Quotes by Igor Stravinsky

'The Vampire Diaries' is my favorite show, so being on it was cool. I really wanted to be on all of my favorite shows, so I was on 'The Vampire Diaries', 'Law and Order', and 'House.'

Quotes by iJustine

There's a sense of being under siege in many Muslim communities. People just assume there are agents or informants in their mosque now. It's a fact of life.

Quotes by Ibrahim Hooper

I ain't got no beef with east coast, I think it's just being hyped up.

Quotes by Ice T

As long as the ball is thrown by a human being, I have the confidence to hit any pitch, no matter how fast it comes.

Quotes by Ichiro Suzuki

An effective human being is a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts.

Quotes by Ida Pauline Rolf

I just enjoy being onstage and relating to the audience.

Quotes by Idina Menzel

The intensity of being in front of all these incredible musicians and tremendous conductors in these elaborate halls can be overwhelming.

Quotes by Idina Menzel

The less I talk about being black, the better.

Quotes by Idris Elba

Every human being makes mistakes.

Quotes by Ian Smith

I'm never running for office. I love being able to speak to members of Congress or members of the Senate and floating on either side, because it takes all of us. It's going to take both of them.

Quotes by Ian Somerhalder

I'm all about being self-deprecating because I think it's hilarious.

Quotes by Ian Harding

There's so much that I want to see and do, and being megafamous is not on my to-do list.

Quotes by Ian Harding

The great thing about being on a television show is that it usually provides you with fairly steady income so you can go and do things.

Quotes by Ian Harding

Not being able to work would make me very unhappy.

Quotes by Ian Hart

I'm often accused of being prudish, but the opposite is true.

Quotes by Ian Hislop

I've got a very peculiar sort of fame, based on being on the telly. It doesn't mean you have the lifestyle people expect.

Quotes by Ian Hislop

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.