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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 think being different, going against the grain of society is the greatest thing in the world.

Quotes by Elijah Wood

Everyone is so terrified of being labeled a racist.

Quotes by Eli Roth

My wife says that stage acting is like being on a tightrope with no net, and being in the movies, there is a net - because you stop and go over it again. It's very technical and mechanical. On stage...

Quotes by Eli Wallach

It is inconceivable that ministers of the Israeli government choose a car whose features are unnecessary luxuries in addition to being produced in Germany.

Quotes by Eli Yishai

The fear of burglars is not only the fear of being robbed, but also the fear of a sudden and unexpected clutch out of the darkness.

Quotes by Elias Canetti

Whenever you observe an animal closely, you feel as if a human being sitting inside were making fun of you.

Quotes by Elias Canetti

I'm not interested in being the damsel in distress; I want someone who has her own storyline and her own mission - not a woman who, to use a comedy term, is just there to provide the feed line to...

Quotes by Eleanor Tomlinson

When you are being flown for a big movie, you are always looked after well.

Quotes by Eleanor Tomlinson

I'm aware of being pigeonholed in those period drama roles. But, I do love them at the same time.

Quotes by Eleanor Tomlinson

I want to see some scripts written by women and projects being directed by women.

Quotes by Eleanor Tomlinson

I love to be awful. There's nothing wrong with being awful.

Quotes by Elena Roger

I would gladly do it but I am suffering from social phobia. I cannot manage being in a crowd of people.

Quotes by Elfriede Jelinek

Being a Midwesterner, I know that many of the middle-class manufacturing jobs that had been at the heart of our economy are either gone or going, and they're not coming back.

Quotes by Eli Broad

I can't think of another enterprise other than being a homeowner that can't have its debt restructured in bankruptcy. Corporations can but a homeowner can't? Now with securitization the homeowner can't go to the owner of the loan and work...

Quotes by Eli Broad

Gotta admit, it's kind of nice being surrounded by amazing beauty products 24/7.

Quotes by Elaine Welteroth

When bobsled is going right - and it sometimes goes wrong - it's the closest thing I could imagine to being a superhero.

Quotes by Elana Meyers

San Francisco is really fun and liberal, and it's my kind of politics. It's like being Jewish in front of Jewish people.

Quotes by Elayne Boosler

The ineffable joy of forgiving and being forgiven forms an ecstasy that might well arouse the envy of the gods.

Elbert Hubbard

An idea that is not dangerous is not worthy of being called an idea at all.

Elbert Hubbard

It's pretty hard to be efficient without being obnoxious.

Elbert Hubbard

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.