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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.

It would be wrong for us to offer difference from the Conservative Party at the cost of credibility, but equally it would be wrong to offer credibility at the cost of being clear that there remain very fundamental differences.

Quotes by Douglas Alexander

Being prime minister is not a job to be performed with an eye for the exit.

Quotes by Douglas Alexander

A human being must have occupation, of he or she is not to become a nuisance to the world.

Quotes by Dorothy L. Sayers

The greatest tragedy for any human being is going through their entire lives believing the only perspective that matters is their own.

Quotes by Doug Baldwin

As a human being, when I see things going on in my community, I feel compelled to do something, to say something.

Quotes by Doug Baldwin

We're talking about being relevant again. I want the Sixers to be on people's tongues again... I want the Sixers to be the basketball team that people want to see.

Quotes by Doug Collins

There isn't a single human being who hasn't plenty to cry over, and the trick is to make the laughs outweigh the tears.

Quotes by Dorothy Dix

I try to use my athleticism and my strength to be able to guard bigger guys, and being able to guard bigger guys is going to get me more minutes on the floor.

Quotes by Donte DiVincenzo

As far as the anxiety, I have no idea about it. I don't feel like I have any nervousness out there. I'm just a guy who really cares about being competitive and that's the bottom line.

Quotes by Dontrelle Willis

Sadly, I haven't been able to find my earliest stories, but the impact of being told by someone important to me that I could do something special is immeasurable.

Quotes by Doreen Cronin

I liked being married instead of the girl who's looking for a guy.

Quotes by Doris Day

I'm tired of being thought of as Miss Goody Two-Shoes... the girl next door, Miss Happy-Go-Lucky.

Quotes by Doris Day

All I do is give interviews and spend time being photographed.

Quotes by Doris Lessing

There’s no point in me being something other than me.

Quotes by Donna Strickland

From my experience as an actor, choreographer, action director, and producer, I understand the elements and the dynamics of being a film maker.

Quotes by Donnie Yen

For years, I looked to Bruce Lee as a mentor as being a Chinese and Asian man living in this country.

Quotes by Donnie Yen

I had a rough spot about being a goody-goody Mormon, and not drinking or smoking. But I'm kind of grateful I've got this image now. There are no skeletons in my closet. What you see is what you get.

Quotes by Donny Osmond

I don't have the ideal body type for BMX, but just with anything, you have your pros and your cons. And being small kind of allows me to maneuver through the other bigger riders and make passes they couldn't necessarily...

Quotes by Donny Robinson

Part of being a pop star is image. I'm told by many of my female fans that I was the poster on their bedroom walls. But if I only had that - the image and the beauty and the curly...

Quotes by Donovan

Any nobody from the folk blues world could avoid being influenced by Woody Guthrie, who is actually of Scottish-Irish ancestry.

Quotes by Donovan

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.