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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.

All over the world the wildlife that I write about is in grave danger. It is being exterminated by what we call the progress of civilization.

Quotes by Gerald Durrell

Just because I was almost 62, I did not feel decrepit and felt I wasn't finished being a soldier yet.

Quotes by Gerald Griffin

I started out in theatre, and there's no better feeling than the adrenaline of being on stage.

Quotes by Georgia Groome

I still think of my mum as being kind of a dork - a cooler one, but still a dork.

Quotes by Georgia May Jagger

When I went on tour with my father, I knew he was a musician. But they were my parents. I still think of my mum as being kind of a dork - a cooler one, but still a dork.

Quotes by Georgia May Jagger

I do think that being a BAME actor does make it difficult to avoid stereotypes.

Quotes by Georgina Campbell

To place oneself in the position of God is painful: being God is equivalent to being tortured. For being God means that one is in harmony with all that is, including the worst. The existence of the worst evils is...

Quotes by Georges Bataille

The sovereign being is burdened with a servitude that crushes him, and the condition of free men is deliberate servility.

Quotes by Georges Bataille

It is impossible to reason without arriving at a Supreme Being.

Quotes by George Washington

I am very proud of being the one to have coined the word.

Quotes by George Weinberg

I didn't grow up with any concept of people being deviants unless they mistreated others.

Quotes by George Weinberg

I'm really not an avowed heterosexual. I'm no more proud of it than of being white or tall.

Quotes by George Weinberg

The nice part about being a pessimist is that you are constantly being either proven right or pleasantly surprised.

Quotes by George Will

Being elected to Congress is regarded as being sent on a looting raid for one's friends.

Quotes by George Will

Arizona's law makes what is already a federal offense - being in the country illegally - a state offense. Some critics seem not to understand Arizona's right to assert concurrent jurisdiction.

Quotes by George Will

But when we came out of camp, that's when I first realized that being in camp, that being Japanese-American, was something shameful.

Quotes by George Takei

I realized that food was actually a metaphor for bringing us all together. It's about us communicating and being like family.

Quotes by George Tillman, Jr.

Not considering this opening worthy of more attention, I continued our pursuit to the Northwest, being desirous to embrace the advantages of the prevailing breeze.

Quotes by George Vancouver

For many centuries, humans have speculated that there might be planetary systems around other stars and that there could be extraterrestrial life there and even intelligent being. However, those were simply speculations, and now we have evidence for the first...

Quotes by George Smoot

Once we realize that imperfect understanding is the human condition there is no shame in being wrong, only in failing to correct our mistakes.

Quotes by George Soros

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.