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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.

Being in the woods at night is a beautiful thing.

Quotes by Hugo Weaving

Be a father first. Don't put a priority of being a friend with your wife first, or a friend with your kids first.

Quotes by Hulk Hogan

The nice thing about being a writer is that you can make magic happen without learning tricks.

Quotes by Humphrey Carpenter

Logically, taking Scripture seriously means being passionately concerned about interpreting it correctly and thus welcoming any evidence that exposes erroneous understandings of the biblical text. Unfortunately, many zealous Bible students and teachers confuse their favorite interpretations of the Bible with...

Quotes by Hugh Ross

I really had to create my own style, because it's kind of hard being a 6-1 defensive end. I'm really like 6-4 - really.

Quotes by Hugh Douglas

I have no ego investment in being on the air. I don't knock others for whom that kind of attention is like oxygen, but I don't miss anything about it.

Quotes by Hugh Downs

I don't have any particular burning desire to go back to being cuddly. Not really.

Quotes by Hugh Grant

And I particularly like the whole thing of being boss. Boss and employee... It's the slave quality that I find very alluring.

Quotes by Hugh Grant

But when you're a celebrity, you discover that you're no longer the pursuer, but the one being pursued. That's one of the disappointments I have had since becoming a single man.

Quotes by Hugh Grant

I couldn't put my hand on my heart and say I think that being in a relationship is a natural state for a human being.

Quotes by Hugh Grant

Being on Broadway is the modern equivalent of being a monk. I sleep a lot, eat a lot, and rest a lot.

Quotes by Hugh Jackman

As long as I can be physically healthy, I don't mind being curvy.

Quotes by Huda Kattan

Being happy, being healthy, is the most important thing.

Quotes by Huda Kattan

In the Middle East, I can't walk down the street without being recognized. In the States, I'm totally fine going out.

Quotes by Huda Kattan

It's hard being in the public eye.

Quotes by Huda Kattan

Walter, who had been in the lead all day, was the first to scramble up; a native Alaskan, he is the first human being to set foot upon the top of Alaska's great mountain, and he had well earned the...

Quotes by Hudson Stuck

When you see 'Lord of the Rings,' you want to feel like you've been dropped into it and that you're part of it. You don't want to be aware of how it's being done; you just want it to feel...

Quotes by Howard Shore

In Castling, the King must be moved first, or before the Rook is quitted. If the Rook be quitted before the King is touched, the opposing player may demand that the move of the Rook shall stand without the Castling...

Quotes by Howard Staunton

It's no treat being in bed with me.

Quotes by Howard Stern

I don't like being 50 and I don't like thinking about death.

Quotes by Howard Stern

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.