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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.

With my own cartoon, it was just me being goofy by myself, but when it comes to an animated film, you're working with 45 animators and assistant animators. It's a whole different ballgame.

Quotes by Gary Larson

Being called Gary. It's a crap name. I wish I'd been called by my middle name, Winston.

Quotes by Gary Lineker

There has got to be more to life than being a really, really, ridiculously good actor.

Quotes by Gary Busey

I tried the broadcasting thing, the coaching thing, but I'll never replace the competitive feeling of being out on the field when we were players.

Quotes by Gary Carter

Most of my songs start out as being very aggressive and guitar-driven.

Quotes by Gary Clark, Jr.

Being able to fantasize for a couple of days at being a rock singer surpassed most things I've done on stage.

Quotes by Gary Cole

It's nice to be in a situation where the two books that I write for a sort of regular monthly income are also works that I enjoy immensely, rather than them being some kind of bread and butter, do it...

Quotes by Garth Ennis

I tend to think of stories and books as being for everyone, just with an 'entry reading age' rather than an age range.

Quotes by Garth Nix

The ego being shattered is not what frightens me - that can be useful for writing - but the ego being inflated is sort of like it dying of gout.

Quotes by Garth Risk Hallberg

I quite like being who I am.

Quotes by Gary Barlow

There's a lot of people out now around America who depend on checks from their fellow taxpayers being in the mailbox every day.

Quotes by Gary Bauer

Particularly black Americans, many of them, from quotes that I have seen and conversations I've had, are sort of insulted that the civil rights movement is being hijacked - the rhetoric of the civil rights movement is being hijacked for...

Quotes by Gary Bauer

I happen to dig being able to use whatever mystique I have to further the idea of peace.

Quotes by Garrett Morris

The best thing is being part of history and achieving something you've dreamed of.

Quotes by Garbine Muguruza

Having my first number one single and being able to travel to places I've never been before has been amazing. The tour was also fantastic. There are so many things which I've experienced this year which I never even dreamed...

Quotes by Gareth Gates

I was always used to being centre stage - something that had its good and bad points.

Quotes by Gareth Gates

As you know, I was a solo singer, something I just got very much used to. Turns out I'm quite enjoying being in a band!

Quotes by Gareth Gates

I hated being Gareth Thomas. I hated the man I looked at in the mirror.

Quotes by Gareth Thomas

If you know what you want, you use Google. But if you don't know what you want, and you want to be surprised and find something you didn't expect, we want you come to StumbleUpon. Really, that idea of being...

Quotes by Garrett Camp

Ty Walker doesn't wear suits very much. He's not used to being that pressed and conservative businessman. So, he's self-conscious anyway about walking around in these skinny-legged suits, and then for someone to sort of assume that's who he is,...

Quotes by Garrett Dillahunt

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.