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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'm not afraid of being told 'no.'

Quotes by Emily Weiss

In beauty, there's this idea of this perfect picture, and I think, 'How about being present in the now, and a little messy?'

Quotes by Emily Weiss

Throughout my career, I fed off the fuel of people not being able to understand me.

Quotes by Eminem

I had no interest in being your basic vanilla girl. I've been lucky enough that I haven't had to play that.

Quotes by Emma Caulfield

I'm a big fan of being scared I like being scared. I like being involved in a film that will make audiences scared, that intrigues me.

Quotes by Emma Caulfield

For all that being a parent is normal statistically, it's not normal psychologically. It produces some of the most extreme emotions you'll ever have.

Quotes by Emma Donoghue

It's great being on a show where your cast members are actually fans of the show.

Quotes by Emma Dumont

Merely external emancipation has made of the modern woman an artificial being. Now, woman is confronted with the necessity of emancipating herself from emancipation, if she really desires to be free.

Quotes by Emma Goldman

Since every effort in our educational life seems to be directed toward making of the child a being foreign to itself, it must of necessity produce individuals foreign to one another, and in everlasting antagonism with each other.

Quotes by Emma Goldman

I don't want fame as far as the tweeting or the image of it. But, the idea of being famous is actually exciting to me, just because then you can have a choice in what you do. I would like...

Quotes by Emily Meade

I did my homework and didn't go out much, and had a very highly developed kitsch fantasy life where I dreamed of being a dancing girl.

Quotes by Emily Mortimer

It is brilliant going to the theatre and being forced to sit and listen and think about life. It can be almost a near-religious experience.

Quotes by Emily Mortimer

Being cast as the voice of Rainbow Brite for the relaunch of this iconic show is truly an honor.

Quotes by Emily Osment

Being pregnant was a lot like being a child again. There was always someone telling you what to do.

Quotes by Emily Oster

I always felt my emancipation into truly being a grown-up was when I had to figure out how to fold up a king-size fitted bottom sheet on my own.

Quotes by Emily Procter

Being a musician doesn't take away your right as a citizen to speak your mind.

Quotes by Emily Robison

When we each focus on being the dominant force in our own universe rather than invading other universes, we all win.

Quotes by Emily V. Gordon

Cheating is very rarely about the actual act of being with another person.

Quotes by Emily V. Gordon

In Hollywood, it seems that the people least successful at being married are the ones most eager to tie the knot over and over again.

Quotes by Emily V. Gordon

When I was young and less wise, I thought that being a feminist meant being independent. It meant not sacrificing your needs for anyone else's and not relying on anyone else for even a smidgen of your happiness or well...

Quotes by Emily V. Gordon

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.