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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.

The best work we can ever do in this world is work on being the greatest version of ourselves so we can continue to give the highest version of this to others.

Quotes by Grace Gealey

Are we truly being our sisters' keepers? Initially, that dog-eat-dog mentality within us may bark and say that we aren't responsible for other people, but if that was truly the case, then why are we even here? We have so...

Quotes by Grace Gealey

Everyone has something to contribute to this world. It's just a matter of being given that opportunity to do so.

Quotes by Grace Hightower

Being president of a major public university is the most political nonpolitical office around.

Quotes by Gordon Gee

I joke that being a university president is akin to being a pinata. But there are also notions of redemption.

Quotes by Gordon Gee

I believe being president of a private institution is a remarkable experience, but at Ohio State, it's a calling.

Quotes by Gordon Gee

Poland not only has a capable military but also is strong economically and does not need money being raised for it.

Quotes by Gordon Gee

Turning back the pages of my sweet shattered dream, I wonder if she'll ever do the same; And the thing that I call living is just being satisfied With knowing I've got no one left to blame.

Quotes by Gordon Lightfoot

I know that we're being inexorably taken over by the Americans. Without a doubt. I don't mean invaded or anything like that, just taken over. By degrees.

Quotes by Gordon Lightfoot

We have lost sight of nature's role in the whole process of maturation and growing up. Parents and nature are a team. And nature can't go on without the parental role of being able to foster individuality and viability unless...

Quotes by Gordon Neufeld

Parents are the designated caregivers and are best suited for being able to raise children.

Quotes by Gordon Neufeld

I can't remember ever being told how to ride.

Quotes by Gordon Richards

The American people are being victimized more than any free market would warrant.

Quotes by Gordon Smith

My mother was able to get out of Germany because her father was Russian and those with a Russian passport could leave. My father was not so fortunate. He had to be smuggled out of Germany by being tied to...

Quotes by Gordon Sondland

It took me 35 years of being involved at a decent level of football to become manager at a great club like Celtic.

Quotes by Gordon Strachan

A human being is so irreplaceable. So valuable and so unique.

Quotes by Goran Persson

Easy was, like, spending time with Jennifer on set. Difficult stuff about character is, it was a little bit like just being the only one with no superhuman powers.

Quotes by Goran Visnjic

Why is playing football in Europe considered the pinnacle of our game, yet in other spheres of life, that same phrase - 'being in Europe' - is dismissed with suspicion?

Quotes by Gordon Brown

The patriotism in Britain comes from us being a leader. On jobs, on tax havens, on workers' rights, on the environment. We can be leading Europe... and it will be to the benefit of every British citizen.

Quotes by Gordon Brown

The best way of realising our high ideals is to show that we have an alternative in government that is credible, that is radical, and is electable - is neither a pale imitation of what the Tories offer nor is...

Quotes by Gordon Brown

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.