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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.

And I'm as attached to my wife as anybody can be to another human being.

Quotes by Eric Roberts

My first four roles were all nice guys, Raggedy Man being one of them.

Quotes by Eric Roberts

I hadn't planned on being an activist.

Quotes by Eric Schlosser

The thing that's been inhibiting long-form investigative reporting is fear - fear of being sued, of being unpopular, of being criticized by very powerful groups.

Quotes by Eric Schlosser

More money is being spent on our elections, with less disclosure of where that money is coming from, than ever before.

Quotes by Eric Schneiderman

Dealing with network executives is like being nibbled to death by ducks.

Quotes by Eric Sevareid

Being happy outside the pool means fast swimming in the pool.

Quotes by Eric Shanteau

It's tough never being right.

Quotes by Eric Shinseki

A lot of actors are perfectionists, besides merely being egotists.

Quotes by Eric Mabius

Of course, MIT was notable not just for its faculty but also for its students. And, facing such extremely bright kids as a rookie teacher was something like being thrown to the wolves.

Quotes by Eric Maskin

I never translated from my days in the Navy to being a congressman.

Quotes by Eric Massa

Doesn't assuming that an intelligence created these perfect conditions require far less faith than believing that a life-sustaining Earth just happened to beat the inconceivable odds to come into being?

Quotes by Eric Metaxas

Being an American is something we need to learn and understand.

Quotes by Eric Metaxas

Guys that are playing in the preseason are one play away from being a starter.

Quotes by Eric Reid

Being from Louisiana, I'm very familiar with the heat and what it can do to you if you don't take care of your body.

Quotes by Eric Reid

I love being single. I can come and go as I please and stay out as late as I want to.

Quotes by Eric Dickerson

'Billy Elliot' prides itself on being a family show, and it made sense to specifically cater to a family audience with an earlier evening curtain time.

Quotes by Eric Fellner

Kindness can become its own motive. We are made kind by being kind.

Quotes by Eric Hoffer

It is futile to judge a kind deed by its motives. Kindness can become its own motive. We are made kind by being kind.

Quotes by Eric Hoffer

I know that I'm inadequate, but I never thought that at seventeen. I thought I was doing the best I could. I thought I was being idealistic.

Quotes by Eric Bogosian

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.