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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.

The GOP doesn't seem particularly afraid of being perceived as blocking reform, despite efforts by the Obama White House to establish that narrative.

Quotes by Timothy Noah

The white working class likes being pandered to even less than it likes being insulted.

Quotes by Timothy Noah

Being an actor: that's a pretty big net. That's a big playing field. The Screen Actors' Guild is filled with many, many, many, many people and vastly different careers.

Quotes by Timothy Olyphant

I look at Lil Wayne as being from my generation.

Quotes by Timbaland

I don't think enough people admit that there's just something fun about being in front of people. And that's not a self-centered, egotistical thing.

Quotes by Timothee Chalamet

Being cool is not exactly at the top of my list.

Quotes by Timothy Busfield

Understand that I had no concept of what being an actor was like when I was a kid - but I wanted to be an actor. Dressing up and being other people seemed like so much fun, but I didn't...

Quotes by Timothy Busfield

We see that as 'Fortnite' evolves, it's evolving beyond being a game.

Quotes by Tim Sweeney

If businesses are being given relief, shouldn't the same relief be given to the American people?

Quotes by Tim Walberg

Fantasy isn't something I put into the pictures; I don't try and inject them with a sense of play. But it's about being an honest photographer; a photograph is as much of a mirror of the photographer as it is...

Quotes by Tim Walker

I have a fear of doing stuff that's not very good and being remembered for that.

Quotes by Tim Rice

I couldn't care less about being a presenter at the Oscars.

Quotes by Tim Robbins

I miss my family, and I like being a tourist when I go back.

Quotes by Tim Roth

Between the fundraising, being away from family, the environment of hyperpartisanship, Washington is really stressing people out.

Quotes by Tim Ryan

Being able to pit your wits against literally hundreds of other people is really exciting and ultimately the biggest single challenge for a poker player.

Quotes by Tim Page

Carlos Condit does the best job of being the counterstriking guy that is very elusive.

Quotes by Tim Kennedy

I enjoy being a role model for kids.

Quotes by Tim Howard

I'm excited about being here in an organization that I grew up rooting for... I'm excited about being an Atlanta Brave and pitching in Game 1.

Quotes by Tim Hudson

The thing I miss about performing is being with people.

Quotes by Tim Federle

Being called a huckster and a charlatan started several years ago, so that's something I'm accustomed to. In most cases, it doesn't bother me.

Quotes by Tim Ferriss

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.