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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 human being is not attaining his full heights until he is educated.

Quotes by Horace Mann

My main motivation for staying in the spotlight at all is, I don't want to just be known for being involved in 'Playboy,' or having been Hugh Hefner's girlfriend - I hate that. I like to show I can do...

Quotes by Holly Madison

Everyone gives 'Picket Fences' credit for being so willing to delve into issues that now would be no big deal. But it was then. It was ahead of its time.

Quotes by Holly Marie Combs

It is essential that men start being interested in and excited by how women think.

Quotes by Holly Near

Part of being an artist is being willing to be shocked, being willing to be surprised, being willing to be hurt.

Quotes by Holly Near

I just want to do something risque for my debut, purely because I didn't want to make an entrance being the pretty, sweet type that I've been seen as for the last 3 years.

Quotes by Holly Valance

I grew out of the habit of thinking or worrying about being seen as the typical Asian. I don't even know what that means anymore. I'm not really concerned with it.

Quotes by Hong Chau

Growing up the way I did, being an actor in Hollywood was definitely never a plausible career choice at all.

Quotes by Hong Chau

With 'Downsizing,' a lot of the discussion hasn't been about the film itself, but about cultural and political conversations happening outside of it. It's being digested in the context of the time.

Quotes by Hong Chau

I don't like being watched, and I don't like being told what to do, so acting is a very poor professional choice.

Quotes by Hong Chau

The study of celestial phenomena at radio wavelengths, radio astronomy came into being after the accidental discovery of cosmic radiation by radio engineer Karl Jansky in 1933.

Quotes by Honor Harger

As actors, sometimes we want our character to go somewhere different than it goes, but that's being an actor.

Quotes by Holland Roden

It's always really surreal, being on a film set, but inside a beautiful, massive scene.

Quotes by Holliday Grainger

When I was younger, I was always being told I had a period face, but 'Bel Ami' was my first shot at it.

Quotes by Holliday Grainger

As much as I'd love to be a successful actor, the thought of being recognised in the street is petrifying.

Quotes by Holliday Grainger

I admire my mother for being a single mum. It's ridiculously hard.

Quotes by Holliday Grainger

To me, being creative is a very fragile thing. The environment in which one can create is a very particular one, and somehow, I've always felt the need to be very protective of that.

Quotes by Holly Hunter

I always saw being in a band a full time job.

Quotes by Holly Johnson

I'm an immigrant, and I think being an outsider in your home is something that I really relate to.

Quotes by Hiro Murai

I've always preferred being behind the camera.

Quotes by Hiro Murai

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.