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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.

Being seventy is not a sin.

Quotes by Golda Meir

I've been practicing modalities of Eastern philosophy since about 1972. What I've learned through my meditation is a sense of equanimity, a sense of all things being equal.

Quotes by Goldie Hawn

Working heel works different for me, being Dustin Rhodes for so many years and then a giant switch of a character and everything.

Quotes by Goldust

It's no easy job being a World Heavyweight Champion; these guys like Cena, Sheamus, these guys are modeled around that and are champs for a reason.

Quotes by Goldust

I had a lot of friends who dreamed of being actors, and as I hung out with them, I became more interested in it.

Quotes by Gong Yoo

I was very identified with and accused of being a neo-liberal with respect to the economy.

Quotes by Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada

In all the things I've gone through as a politician, I have seen that in this system it is really very difficult to make any headway without being somehow tainted. And let me say, 'Let him who is without sin...

Quotes by Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

The contracts for Iraqi rebuilding are commercial contracts. I think being in the coalition of the willing puts us in the radar screen, but we also have to compete with other countries that are in the coalition of the willing,...

Quotes by Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

Any woman who chooses to behave like a full human being should be warned that the armies of the status quo will treat her as something of a dirty joke. That's their natural and first weapon. She will need her...

Quotes by Gloria Steinem

Being misunderstood by people whose opinions you value is absolutely the most painful.

Quotes by Gloria Steinem

I had been told by so many people that I was going to be nominated, that I should be nominated, that there wasn't any question about my being nominated. I don't think it was a surprise.

Quotes by Gloria Stuart

We went through an era of big dance records, an era of hip-hop being the biggest thing on the planet. The people who really break through are the people who are not afraid to express themselves in how they feel.

Quotes by Gnash

By the time I made my international debut Tendulkar was already being counted among the best batsmen in the world. Most bowlers knew that his was the crucial wicket in an Indian batting line-up that boasted of many talented batsmen.

Quotes by Glenn McGrath

The archetypal No. 10 is a skillful player who is more interested in being in possession than tracking to get the ball back.

Quotes by Glenn Murray

Anyone who's kicked a ball with their mates and played for their local club knows the buzz of being part of a team, playing without fear or pressure.

Quotes by Glenn Murray

I'm entitled to collect my fair share of community property without being called names.

Quotes by Gloria Allred

To know that everything we say and do to this new little human being may have a profound effect on him or her is a daunting obligation.

Quotes by Gloria Estefan

Being Latin parents makes us extremely expressive with our affections.

Quotes by Gloria Estefan

Well, I went through some emotionally abusive relationships and allowed myself to not be properly respected as a lady, as a human being even, though I tried everything I knew to be a lady.

Quotes by Gloria Gaynor

You know I take music seriously, right? So I expect journalists to take being a journalist seriously.

Quotes by Glenn Danzig

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.