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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 had a recording contract with Capitol Records. I loved recording and being in that studio. I made four albums.

Quotes by George Chakiris

An Englishman, being flattered, is a lamb; threatened, a lion.

Quotes by George Chapman

My whole life, I've never worried about being No. 1, because that's the guy they've got to get out of there.

Quotes by George Benson

That thing about being an icon, the fifth Beatle, I just found it so freaky.

Quotes by George Best

Maybe 'loner' is too strong a word, but I've always enjoyed being on my own.

Quotes by George Best

I love 'Into The Woods.' I auditioned for a couple of productions since being in it at school but haven't been successful.

Quotes by George Blagden

The right I claim is that of every human being to speak what he believes to be the truth to whomever he may meet on his way.

Quotes by George A. Moore

I also have always liked the monster within idea. I like the zombies being us. Zombies are the blue-collar monsters.

Quotes by George A. Romero

After being Turned Down by numerous Publishers, he had decided to write for Posterity.

Quotes by George Ade

Winning is the science of being totally prepared.

Quotes by George Allen, Sr.

I feel slightly embarrassed by being called 'the godfather.'

Quotes by Geoffrey Hinton

I guess I've been fortunate in having an ongoing film career while being based in Melbourne. I'm happy to commute. A day on a plane. Come on. It's easy.

Quotes by Geoffrey Rush

If humanity is being swallowed by a modern primitivism, imagination might be the thing that saves us all.

Quotes by Geoffrey S. Fletcher

Being gifted needs courage.

Quotes by Georg Brandes

We are only puppets, our strings are being pulled by unknown forces.

Quotes by Georg Buchner

I believe that man is in the last resort so free a being that his right to be what he believes himself to be cannot be contested.

Quotes by Georg C. Lichtenberg

Western media present events in Russia in a thoroughly negative light. Yes, we have problems, and these need to be covered. But the fact remains that there is a propaganda campaign being waged against Russia. And this is disturbing.

Quotes by Gennady Timchenko

Jack' came from... I had the same dream since I was 10, about the world being destroyed and run by mutants. I'd find a samurai sword, pick up the girl I had a crush on, and we'd go through the...

Quotes by Genndy Tartakovsky

Let me tell you this, if I had wanted to have a library of audio and videotapes of Bill Clinton, I could have had that. And after I was accused of being a liar, I wished that I had of.

Quotes by Gennifer Flowers

I didn't much like being in Parliament physically. I found it a bit depressing. It's very dark and heavy. I like being out and about.

Quotes by Geoff Mulgan

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.