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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.

I don't like being lied to, so I only lie about the stupid things. White lies, basically.

Quotes by Enrique Iglesias

Being anxious is the worst feeling in the world.

Quotes by Enrique Iglesias

Singing in Gaelic is very, very natural to do. I think lends itself very much so to being sung.

Quotes by Enya

Being adventurous and open to something different is something I'd encourage captains to do.

Quotes by Eoin Morgan

It is fun to see girls going mad about me or dancing around to get one glimpse of me. These are major perks of being an actor. But you need to be cautious and respectful.

Quotes by Emraan Hashmi

You can learn being off the pitch. If you are sitting in the stands, you can see how the whole team plays.

Quotes by Emre Can

I never thought being a Liverpool player would be easy.

Quotes by Emre Can

As an actor, you have to get used to being told no, develop a thick skin, and just keep persevering.

Quotes by Emun Elliott

There's something very special about playing Las Vegas, and I never tire of being here.

Quotes by Engelbert Humperdinck

Standing up for what you believe in and being honest, telling the truth are all very liberating things.

Quotes by Eniola Aluko

I really enjoyed being pregnant up until the point when the terrifying pains began.

Quotes by Emma Weymouth

I don't like the idea of fitting into a mould so as to conform. What I like is the danger, the difference - being unpredictable.

Quotes by Emmanuelle Seigner

I tried to help a shirtless man who was being arrested in Starbucks. He obviously wasn't right in the head, but the police thought I was trying to make things worse.

Quotes by Emma Healey

There's nothing wrong with being a little unusual.

Quotes by Emma Ishta

I loved being on set when I was younger.

Quotes by Emma Roberts

I just like to keep working and being able to pay my bills.

Quotes by Emma Stone

My appearance has changed a lot over the years, but it has far more to do with how I feel about being a woman.

Quotes by Emma Thompson

I don't mean being famous is a perk, because one knows that it's not necessarily a perk, but there are certain perks to being well-known and respected in one's field. Public perks. Like, I don't know, general friendliness and willingness...

Quotes by Emma Thompson

I like a semi-stressful massage - one where I can really feel something being worked out.

Quotes by Emily Weiss

Nobody said being platinum was easy.

Quotes by Emily Weiss

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.