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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.

Of course, I started really being a comics fan with the underground stuff in the '70s.

Quotes by Glenn Danzig

I think the key to being a journalist is getting your subject to feel comfortable enough to talk about stuff they want to talk about and the stuff they like and don't like, and still feel comfortable about it.

Quotes by Glenn Danzig

People don't realize that they're being played by the Democratic Party and the Republican Party, but more so by the Democratic Party because the Democratic Party does not want another party in there.

Quotes by Glenn Danzig

What made Guantanamo such a travesty - and what still makes it such - is that it is a system of indefinite detention whereby human beings are put in cages for years and years without ever being charged with a...

Quotes by Glenn Greenwald

Obviously, you're being evaluated every single week, and you want to perform every single week. It's just going out there and doing everything possible to help the team win.

Quotes by Glenn Gronkowski

It's definitely fun being a part of this family.

Quotes by Glenn Gronkowski

Versatility and being dynamic in the NFL is what you need to have because there are only so many roster spots. So, being able to help out in a lot of spots and on special teams is key.

Quotes by Glenn Gronkowski

I love being a part of the family and all that. I can't complain about it.

Quotes by Glenn Gronkowski

I often felt as a player in a 4-4-2, you end up being outnumbered in midfield and chasing the ball, so as a manager I liked wingbacks to push forward; it gives the midfield player on the ball three or...

Quotes by Glenn Hoddle

Every firing happens differently except in this one respect: the person being fired can't believe how fast it happens.

Quotes by Glenn Kelman

Race is not something inherent to one's being: One does feel more or less colored, depending on the situation.

Quotes by Glenn Ligon

To those who accuse us of being populists, we respond that if this means listening to the people, then yes, we are!

Quotes by Giuseppe Conte

Guys all want something beyond what they're being given - in every facet of life.

Quotes by Glen Powell

I never really thought about being an actress or being anything like that. I was always a bit scared as well because of the thing about models becoming an actress and all that.

Quotes by Gisele Bundchen

Harvard is famous for being an 'absorbing state' for faculty with almost no one leaving it for another institution, which is why the decision of granting tenure is a life long commitment.

Quotes by Gita Gopinath

I just feel such a connection to the little kids in Naples. I remember being on the street wanting a small piece of candy.

Quotes by Giuliana Rancic

I started reading and learned that we don't need any of it - meat, dairy products. We get everything we need without those things - except maybe B12, but there's this whole controversy that maybe we're only getting B12 because...

Quotes by Ginnifer Goodwin

I love women, I love being around women, I love to learn.

Quotes by Ginuwine

I never thought that sex was wrong, sinful, dirty. When you take away the thought of things being dirty or forbidden, then you can really enjoy your sensuality.

Quotes by Gioconda Belli

I am reluctant to judge things without being informed.

Quotes by Giorgio Moroder

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.