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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 remember being a teenager and feeling like I could talk to anyone anywhere about anything.

Quotes by Emily V. Gordon

I had a brilliant trip to Mexico with my friend Ellie during my gap year. We thought we were being really cool and going off the beaten track while all our friends went to Thailand and Australia. The first beachside...

Quotes by Emily Berrington

I read recently that someone set up a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Robots in America. The idea being that if something robotic can have responsibilities then it should also have rights.

Quotes by Emily Berrington

Being from Australia, I've never even touched a gun. It's so not a part of our culture.

Quotes by Emily Browning

Being interested in science and engineering is not a male quality.

Quotes by Emily Calandrelli

It's not easy, but I truly that think being a good listener is an important part of being a good journalist.

Quotes by Emily Chang

I've certainly experienced being treated not as an equal.

Quotes by Emily Deschanel

I had a wonderful experience being Catholic.

Quotes by Emily Deschanel

Industrialization based on machinery, already referred to as a characteristic of our age, is but one aspect of the revolution that is being wrought by technology.

Quotes by Emily Greene Balch

A person is not merely a single subject distinguished from all the others. It is especially a being to which is attributed a relative autonomy in relation to the environment with which it is most immediately in contact.

Quotes by Emile Durkheim

It was very, very challenging being on this thing called the gimbal. It would throw you around, give you whiplash, and they'd tie you down.

Quotes by Emile Hirsch

I identify with someone wanting something to work out, but not being able to get through the rocks to the river.

Quotes by Emile Hirsch

I long for the countryside. That's where I get my calm and tranquillity - from being able to come and find a spot of green.

Quotes by Emilia Clarke

I didn't realise my upbringing was unusual until my teens. As the child of two actors, I presumed that visiting film sets and being surrounded by colourful characters was normal.

Quotes by Emilia Fox

I was so young when I started, my taste has changed and developed, and I've gone from being a little bit safe to trying different things.

Quotes by Emilia Wickstead

My first architectural project I did, I must have been fifteen, was for neighbors across the street, a couple of school teachers, and I designed a house for them. I didn't know anything about Le Corbusier or anything like that,...

Quotes by Emilio Ambasz

We're all imperfect. And wouldn't it be great if the message sent out by the mainstream media is that we're fine being exactly who we are? Wouldn't that be great for everyone?

Quotes by Emilio Estevez

The stage is close to being in the middle of the hall, so that the performers are surrounded by the listeners. I feel that we are all experiencing the music together.

Quotes by Emanuel Ax

The panic of the Depression loosened my inhibitions against being different. I could be myself.

Quotes by Emanuel Celler

We've gotten to the point now where Republicans and Democrats have nothing in common besides being members of the 'caustic caucus,' and we can't get anything done.

Quotes by Emanuel Cleaver

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.