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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.

Good writing is supposed to evoke sensation in the reader - not the fact that it is raining, but the feeling of being rained upon.

Quotes by E. L. Doctorow

Not only do I think being nice and kind is easy but being kind, in my opinion, is important.

Quotes by Dwayne Johnson

We talk about heaven being so far away. It is within speaking distance to those who belong there. Heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people.

Quotes by Dwight L. Moody

It's a very typical UFO sighting. Carter said it changed color and, in the physical report, described it as being about the size of the moon. And he saw it with about twenty-five other people.

Quotes by Dwight Schultz

Being closer to the genesis of this whole period, it captured the importance of the concept of making contact and accurately depicted the paranoia of the time. It's an excellent film.

Quotes by Dwight Schultz

I understand being the villain is what people like. People play to that. They want to know about the villain.

Quotes by Dwyane Wade

I have become down-hearted, I have become discouraged, I have become depressed. I'm just like you. I'm a human being and I have my problems.

Quotes by Dyan Cannon

I always liked the idea of leadership and being a captain.

Quotes by Dylan Lauren

I find being a manager really challenging. For instance, I don't enjoy some of the administrative tasks that go along with hiring and firing.

Quotes by Dylan Lauren

I'm passionate about being an actor, but I'm definitely not passionate about being a sex symbol.

Quotes by Dustin Clare

I'm a shepherd, not a sheep, and I've always prided myself on being a leader and not a follower.

Quotes by Dustin Diamond

One thing about being successful is that I stopped being afraid of dying. Once you're a star you're dead already. You're embalmed.

Quotes by Dustin Hoffman

I feel cheated never being able to know what it's like to get pregnant, carry a child and breast feed.

Quotes by Dustin Hoffman

One of the great things about being married to my husband, who is also an impossible dreamer, is that we just do things.

Quotes by Dustin Lance Black

There's an idealization of being an entrepreneur, but the most important thing is to have a really great idea.

Quotes by Dustin Moskovitz

Being a musician in Texas had its own set of risks.

Quotes by Dusty Hill

There's nothing like being a Texan, and I'm proud to be one.

Quotes by Dusty Rhodes

Children should enjoy the few years they have just being a kid.

Quotes by Dwayne Hickman

Nor in truth, can Forreign Trade subsist without the Home Trade, both being connected together.

Quotes by Dudley North

Fate is being kind to me. Fate doesn't want me to be too famous too young.

Quotes by Duke Ellington

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.