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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 do get stopped a bit now and then, but I can go to the supermarket and on the Tube without being noticed. It's usually me that gets starstruck, especially by TV stars.

Quotes by Eddie Redmayne

I never really committed to being an actor. It never felt like it would be possible, I guess.

Quotes by Eddie Redmayne

I liked being Eddie the Eagle, but I also like being Michael Edwards, plasterer and general builder.

Quotes by Eddie the Eagle

Right after 9/11 there was a magazine with a cover of kids, mostly 12-14 year-olds, who were being trained for military combat. I thought that this had just gone too far.

Quotes by Eddie Bernice Johnson

When it comes to jiu-jitsu, enthusiasm, being able to say the right stuff and the best stuff, no one comes close to Joe Rogan. He just smashes everybody.

Quotes by Eddie Bravo

I love my boys very much. I want only the best for them and am committed to being a devoted father.

Quotes by Eddie Cibrian

Being the youngest, I was a bit of a mama's boy. I was really protected as I grew up, almost like I was in a bubble.

Quotes by Eddie Guerrero

I feel very comfortable about being fair to Trump. I think I've been very fair to him.

Quotes by Ed Schultz

I think you can be in disagreement with a president you support without being disrespectful or nasty or snide.

Quotes by Ed Schultz

I've always viewed the 'Ed Show' as being a voice for the voiceless.

Quotes by Ed Schultz

Be original; don't be scared of being bold!

Quotes by Ed Sheeran

You can be powerful without being loud and aggressive.

Quotes by Ed Skrein

I'm all for being in love and whenever I like someone, I end up pretty much completely smitten.

Quotes by Ed Westwick

Pollock said several times that he couldn't separate himself from his art. Not knowing much about modern art when I began to read about him, I was much more his persona - his struggles as a human being - that...

Quotes by Ed Harris

As a songwriter and a singer in a successful rock band, I have had the good fortune of being surrounded by incredible musicians, lots of wonderful production on both record and onstage, and plenty of volume!

Quotes by Ed Kowalczyk

We've been slighted in the press for being heartfelt.

Quotes by Ed Kowalczyk

The photographs of Iraqi prisoners being subjected to degrading and humiliating treatment by their captors, and the reports of acts of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and other acts of maltreatment shock the conscience.

Quotes by Ed Markey

Johnny once described our relationship by saying we were as close as two people could be without being married.

Quotes by Ed McMahon

The 'soul' is one of the words you can use to talk about your innermost being, the essence of who you are.

Quotes by Eckhart Tolle

The answer is, who you are cannot be defined through thinking or mental labels or definitions, because it's beyond that. It is the very sense of being, or presence, that is there when you become conscious of the present moment....

Quotes by Eckhart Tolle

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.