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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 always dreamt of being a director.

Quotes by Hamsalekha

The people in the well-ordered ages of the past upheld the public law and abandoned private strategies; they focused their intentions and unified their conduct. Everything they did was for the sake of being employed by the ruler.

Quotes by Han Fei

Love from one being to another can only be that two solitudes come nearer, recognize and protect and comfort each other.

Quotes by Han Suyin

Guessing what the pitcher is going to throw is 80% of being a successful hitter. The other 20% is just execution.

Quotes by Hank Aaron

Rock 'n' roll is good for the soul, for the well being, for the psyche, for your everything. I love it.

Quotes by Hank Ballard

I can't even picture being without rock 'n'roll.

Quotes by Hank Ballard

Well it's not easy being Tiger Woods on the course. It's not easy being Tiger Woods off the course. In his defense, it's not easy being Tiger Woods.

Quotes by Hank Haney

While being called beautiful is extremely flattering, I would much rather be noticed for my work as an actress.

Quotes by Halle Berry

There's a place in me that can really relate to being the underdog.

Quotes by Halle Berry

I know I'm only one human being and I'm only making one tiny contribution and it's nothing more than that.

Quotes by Halle Berry

I'm the kind of writer who thinks style is just as important as the story being told.

Quotes by Hallgrimur Helgason

I'm open about having bipolar disorder. I'm open about being of mixed race. I'm open about being bisexual, and I have this wantingness to talk about it, and for me, it's about more than being a role model for any...

Quotes by Halsey

I didn't even realize I was writing songs - I thought I was just being witty and sarcastic.

Quotes by Halsey

So many people are concerned with being the perfect 'something.' Whether it's the perfect singer, the perfect sexy girl, or the perfect feminist. I don't want to be the perfect anything.

Quotes by Halsey

By being friends with all, we are not alone.

Quotes by Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

We have evidence that a number of Bahrainis who oppose our government are being trained in Syria. I have seen the files and we have notified the Syrian authorities, but they deny any involvement.

Quotes by Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

I don't think Osama is a Muslim. I don't think Osama is a human being.

Quotes by Hamid Karzai

There is never hesitation about doing stand-up. It's just me doing my thing. Unlike being in a band or a play or something, I don't have to rely on anyone else but me.

Quotes by Hal Sparks

I thought we had energy out there. I thought the guys were, they played good, they were excited. We were almost dynamite out there today. Just a flicker away from being dynamite.

Quotes by Hal Sutton

The positions I played in football, being a quarterback and a defensive back, you had to kind of have a little independent thinking.

Quotes by Hale Irwin

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.