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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.

Coach Morris wasn't too hard on me, not at all. Being drafted where I was at, there were high expectations for me. I still have high expectations for myself.

Quotes by Gaines Adams

If things had gone according to my plans, I'd be a lawyer. I never dreamt of being an actress.

Quotes by Gal Gadot

The landscape is like being there with a powerful personality and I'm searching for just the right angles to make that portrait come across as meaningfully as possible.

Quotes by Galen Rowell

When I lived in China, my works were already being banned, and I couldn't publish. In those days, when I was in China, I was writing for myself, so that's the process of writing for myself that was the most...

Quotes by Gao Xingjian

Well, it'd certainly be fascinating if we discovered that gays were better at being married than heterosexuals are. Talk about irony.

Quotes by Gail Collins

It's totally different now, traveling to different meets and different cities and actually being able to enjoy the cities I'm in.

Quotes by Gail Devers

One of the joys of being at St. George is you were operating under the radar screen a lot of the time, and you could actually get on with things a lot more quickly and easily.

Quotes by Gail Kelly

In terms of being honored at the TNA Hall of Fame, I think that's something that every pro wrestler dreams about.

Quotes by Gail Kim

When I was bald, I went through a period where I seemed to do nothing except TV programmes about being bald.

Quotes by Gail Porter

You can't fake being able to cook well.

Quotes by Gail Simmons

One of the best parts of being a writer means that researching all kinds of cool stuff actually counts as work!

Quotes by Gail Z. Martin

Being in water makes me relax instantly.

Quotes by Gabriella Wilde

The best thing about being from Britain is that it's a melting pot of cultures, characters, and creativity. I couldn't imagine coming from anywhere else.

Quotes by Gabriella Wilde

I've been hounded by a reputation of being difficult when really what I'm being is truthful and honest. And I think that's been a thorn in my side.

Quotes by Gabrielle Anwar

I don't want to be famous famous. I'm happy on the second tier, where I have autonomy on a professional level but I can still go out to the movies without being recognized.

Quotes by Gabrielle Reece

I'm just riding this train as long as I can. As long as I'm having fun, I'll do it. When it stops being fun, I'll try something else. Maybe I'll open up a chain of Popeye's Chicken.

Quotes by Gabrielle Union

People are obsessed with actresses being hairless, fatless Barbie dolls.

Quotes by Gaby Hoffmann

I think being on a set where people aren't being treated as equals, and with just a common level of decency and respect, is really uncomfortable.

Quotes by Gaby Hoffmann

I started missing acting when I was in school, and I realized after being in the business after however many years that I was really interested in film.

Quotes by Gaby Hoffmann

People ask me all the time, 'What is it like being on set for a show about trans people?' And this is a state of normalcy to me.

Quotes by Gaby Hoffmann

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.