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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.

But the issue is not only life and death but our existence before God and our being judged by him. All of us were sinners before him and worthy of condemnation.

Quotes by Hans Urs von Balthasar

The real being of language is that into which we are taken up when we hear it - what is said.

Quotes by Hans-Georg Gadamer

There are so many female roles - particularly for young women - that are just somebody's girlfriend or somebody's daughter, or that are accessories to the main story rather than being three-dimensional characters.

Quotes by Hannah Murray

One of the hardest things to do in acting is to stop thinking about yourself and stop being self-conscious.

Quotes by Hannah Murray

Stuart Murdoch is a really special human being - really creative, but also really kind and gentle.

Quotes by Hannah Murray

I'm OK with people being naked. There shouldn't be a huge deal made about it.

Quotes by Hannah Teter

My plant-based diet has opened up more doors to being an athlete. It's a whole other level that I'm elevating to.

Quotes by Hannah Teter

Being behind the lens gives me a completely different perspective, and because of my blog, I get to do projects and attend shows lending me another angle.

Quotes by Hanneli Mustaparta

I remember 'Def Comedy Jam' being a big deal and kids talking about it in school, but it was never, 'I want to do that.'

Quotes by Hannibal Buress

I took an improv class in 2005 in Chicago at ComedySportz, which was short-form, more of a games-based improv. I remember it being real fun and helping with my stand-up. If I did an improv class, and then I did...

Quotes by Hannibal Buress

I don't like being told what to do, and I don't need to be told what my record should sound like.

Quotes by Hank Williams III

Being a Williams is not easy in this business because the bar is set very high to achieve success. Daddy set some high standards for all of us.

Quotes by Hank Williams Jr.

Maybe there's something about the outsiderness of being Jewish that makes for a fiery feminist type.

Quotes by Hanna Rosin

Wherever the relevance of speech is at stake, matters become political by definition, for speech is what makes man a political being.

Quotes by Hannah Arendt

Almond Mylk is a great source of omega fatty acids and fiber without being high in fat.

Quotes by Hannah Bronfman

I've always been about the balance - not sacrificing one thing for the other and not being an extremist.

Quotes by Hannah Bronfman

My whole shtick is that I want to contribute to New York's culture via restaurants, nightlife, whatever... but to be more conscious, more aware, more sustainable. It's more than just 'being responsible as a culture.' It's having an ethical chain...

Quotes by Hannah Bronfman

Everything we're doing online is being not just monitored, but that information is being packaged up and sold and resold to manipulate us.

Quotes by Hannah Fry

I found that pottering is very conducive to my creative process, so now, I find myself being incredibly creative because I've got such much to procrastinate with.

Quotes by Hannah Gadsby

The experience of being an Olympian is one that can never be taken away from you.

Quotes by Hannah Kearney

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.