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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.

Productivity is being able to do things that you were never able to do before.

Quotes by Franz Kafka

The fact that our task is exactly commensurate with our life gives it the appearance of being infinite.

Quotes by Franz Kafka

The indestructible is one: it is each individual human being and, at the same time, it is common to all, hence the incomparably indivisible union that exists between human beings.

Quotes by Franz Kafka

The essence of conservative ideology is its being anchored in the divine order of things.

Quotes by Franz von Papen

You don't have to be Albert Einstein to see that we, as a race of people, we Australians, are being buried by a mass migration program to line the pockets of the rich and powerful.

Quotes by Fraser Anning

Chalkboards being used inside the restaurant seem to be a good sign that the proprietors are proud of their food, and that's kind of nice, actually - it's a nice personal touch.

Quotes by Fred Armisen

The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate it.

Quotes by Franklin P. Jones

Bravery is being the only one who knows you're afraid.

Quotes by Franklin P. Jones

Is wellbeing only economic growth? Only salaries? Or is wellbeing also being able to breathe clean air and drink clean water?

Quotes by Frans Timmermans

Given the amount of money circulating in the sport, European taxpayers and supporters are entitled to know how their clubs are being managed.

Quotes by Frans Timmermans

For example, Michael Jordan earns $100million a year but continues to play basketball and remains a modest human being.

Quotes by Franz Beckenbauer

Scripture makes it clear to me that there is an obligation to speak out on behalf of those being persecuted.

Quotes by Frank Wolf

Supporting Rangers, being in an Orange Lodge, that whole life - that's a valid culture.

Quotes by Frankie Boyle

One of the cool things about traveling and being a musician is that you meet so many people who have studied different things and have different careers.

Quotes by Frankie Cosmos

I was actually really sick of being a broke actress with a toddler, so I wrote a script.

Quotes by Frankie Shaw

I enjoy being involved in making the artwork for albums and stupid stuff like that.

Quotes by Frank Ocean

As a lifestyle you always being the focal point is innately unhealthy.

Quotes by Frank Ocean

There's no question that the '70s themselves were really wide open. There was just so much being done at that time. Every year, the major studios were commissioning things that they would never touch today or even thought of touching...

Quotes by Frank Pierson

But I'm not trying to convince anybody how to vote or how to live. Nobody's ever successfully accused me of being realistic.

Quotes by Frank Miller

I can't just decide myself what's being built. Someone decides what they want, then I work for them.

Quotes by Frank Gehry

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.