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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 wasn't ecstatic about being pregnant - I wasn't somebody who actively wanted kids. Certainly there were no fantasies about nappy-changing.

Quotes by Elizabeth McGovern

I had reconciled myself to being happily out to pasture, a bit.

Quotes by Elizabeth McGovern

That feeling of being 19 or 20 and 'hot' in Hollywood was so intense.

Quotes by Elizabeth McGovern

I've always loved being a student.

Quotes by Elizabeth Olsen

I've always had a complex about being taken seriously.

Quotes by Elizabeth Olsen

My oldest step-son wants to direct or produce. As far as being an actor, I've already told them they have to wait until they're 18; I won't take them to auditions.

Quotes by Elizabeth Perkins

Romanticism is not just about being in a fixed state of endless beauty, because you can't live like that or live on that, that's what I've learnt.

Quotes by Elizabeth Peyton

No one is famous when they wake up in the morning, so it's nice seeing people in moments when they're just being themselves.

Quotes by Elizabeth Peyton

If I am to truly become an autonomous woman, then I must take over that role of being my own guardian.

Quotes by Elizabeth Gilbert

I love being a teen because you don't have all the responsibilities of an adult yet.

Quotes by Elizabeth Gillies

Being English, I always laugh at anything to do with the lavatory or bottoms.

Quotes by Elizabeth Hurley

I think, if you were being cruel to animals, then the thought of eating them would be horrific.

Quotes by Elizabeth Hurley

I am a terrible mixture of being organized, controlling, but chaotic. My desk is monstrous.

Quotes by Elizabeth Hurley

God has given such brave soldiers to this Crown that, if they do not frighten our neighbours, at least they prevent us from being frightened by them.

Quotes by Elizabeth I

As a kid, I imagined being an artist.

Quotes by Elizabeth Diller

Being a New Yorker and someone that goes to MoMA as a patron, I want it to be good.

Quotes by Elizabeth Diller

The days of our lives, for all of us, are numbered. We know that. And yes, there are certainly times when we aren't able to muster as much strength and patience as we would like. It's called being human.

Quotes by Elizabeth Edwards

We can and must do our part to increase the number of Syrian refugees being resettled in the U.S.

Quotes by Elizabeth Esty

Just a decade after 'Living in Bondage,' Nollywood films, made in some 300 languages, were being watched in both urban and rural areas, distributed on both the streets and online, and finding their way into international festivals.

Quotes by Elizabeth Flock

County jails used to be just stopovers for inmates headed to state prisons. But as Arkansas' state facilities have reached capacity, jails are increasingly being used to hold prisoners long term.

Quotes by Elizabeth Flock

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.