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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.

My experiences with gender bias are probably the norm. What I found was that expectations of women were simply lower, and this resulted in being overlooked for certain opportunities.

Quotes by Heather Bresch

If we had been less reliant on technology and the security that we enjoy in being divorced from what we used to know, maybe things would have turned out differently.

Quotes by Heather Donahue

There is no conflict between favouring Islamic and traditional values and being more open and international.

Quotes by Hassanal Bolkiah

I would definitely say I'm a feminist. To me, it just means being attentive and mindful. It's about equality and equal treatment. It feels like a gut instinct.

Quotes by Hattie Morahan

Of woman as a real human being, with sexual needs and sexual responsibilities, morality has often known nothing.

Quotes by Havelock Ellis

I don't mind if I show myself being cheap or unreasonable sometimes.

Quotes by Harvey Pekar

Being healthy is the crown that only the sick can see. A lot of times, we take it for granted.

Quotes by Hasan Minhaj

The idea of being associated with Bollywood prompted me to get into DVD distribution.

Quotes by Harshvardhan Rane

I also had this mistaken dream, fantasy really - perhaps because I'm good at languages - of being able in both Italy and France to become someone else through my fluency in the language.

Quotes by Harry Mathews

I don't know if 'M*A*S*H' made me a better actor, but I know it made me a better human being.

Quotes by Harry Morgan

I would be in a room full of people being loud and running around, and I'd be in the corner just playing with the wall. So I was very, very quiet, but when I really got into the arts, that...

Quotes by Harry Shum, Jr.

Nova Scotia as a British colony also came into being as another result of these adventurous British expeditions to North America in the reign of James I.

Quotes by Harry Johnston

We live in a world economically, socially, and culturally dependent on science not only functioning well, but being wisely applied.

Quotes by Harry Kroto

Thinking clearly and effectively is the greatest asset of any human being.

Quotes by Harry Lorayne

Everything that I have professionally, and so much of what I have personally, is because of this great, fair city, and to see it being drowned like this is almost unbearable.

Quotes by Harry Connick, Jr.

I would not attack the faith of a heathen without being sure I had a better one to put in its place.

Quotes by Harriet Beecher Stowe

I've been taking lessons in Damehood from Judi Dench. Being a Dame is useful in restaurants, hotels, and restaurants, Judi says, but you have to get someone else to do the booking.

Quotes by Harriet Walter

I think I have a deep-seated fear of being misunderstood. Or being misjudged.

Quotes by Harriet Walter

The bureaucracy is not great. I don't think Rick Santorum who is not one for being a big proponent of large bureaucracies would be as enthusiastic a supporter of it.

Quotes by Harold Ford, Jr.

Defendants are being evaluated based on numerical grid without any aggravating circumstances being considered. The effect has been to transfer the disparity from the judge to the prosecutor allowing for a great deal of leeway on indictments.

Quotes by Harold H. Greene

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.