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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.

When they put me on ESPN and they talk about negative things, or when they put me on TMZ and they talk about negative things, I'm just glad that I'm relevant; to have lasted this long being relevant.

Quotes by Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

Music seems hard-wired into our very being. It moves us, stirs us to action, sets us in motion, sticks in our memories and minds.

Quotes by Floyd Skloot

When Beverly and I got together in 1992, and I moved to be with her in the little round house she'd built in the middle of 20 acres of woods near Amity, I found myself immersed in a natural setting...

Quotes by Floyd Skloot

I was delivering papers when I was, like, 10 or 11, and I'd always daydream about being an artist as a full-time thing.

Quotes by Flume

There was this cereal, and it had a special promotion with a CD inside the box that had a really simple music-making program on it. I got it, and that opened my mind to being able to make music on...

Quotes by Flume

I just understand that I'm supposed to be one of those people that disrupts the flavor a little bit instead of being part of the same sound as everyone else.

Quotes by Flying Lotus

I feel like my music has a reputation for being pretty serious or whatnot, but I like having fun.

Quotes by Flying Lotus

My collaborations tend to be pretty organic. It starts off with me being a fan first.

Quotes by Flying Lotus

Being in jail, it's humbled me in a way I never imagined.

Quotes by Foxy Brown

The only crime I'm guilty of is being a young black woman.

Quotes by Foxy Brown

I like being unconventional.

Quotes by Florence Griffith Joyner

Conventional is not for me. I like things that are uniquely Flo. I like being different.

Quotes by Florence Griffith Joyner

Showing up at school already able to read is like showing up at the undertaker's already embalmed: people start worrying about being put out of their jobs.

Quotes by Florence King

I believe in a Republic of Merit in which water is allowed to find its own level, where voters, like drivers, are tested before being turned loose.

Quotes by Florence King

I grew up in a very loud and dramatic household, and we loved being in the spotlight.

Quotes by Florence Pugh

Touring, and being in a band, it's almost like the other stuff, the other parts of life, get put on hold.

Quotes by Florence Welch

It is not easy to be sure that being yourself is worth the trouble, but we do know it is our sacred duty.

Quotes by Florida Scott-Maxwell

No one ever became, or can become truly eloquent without being a reader of the Bible, and an admirer of the purity and sublimity of its language.

Quotes by Fisher Ames

But I like being nasty. I like being cranky. Especially if it's a cold day in Chicago, it's nice to just take it out on Kyle, because he's so easy to scream at, you know?

Quotes by Fisher Stevens

I got a lot happening, a whole lot, and it's not always easy being me.

Quotes by Flavor Flav

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.