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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.

Klaus from the Teddybears, Bloodshy and Avant and Mike Snow, they've done lots of Britney Spears production. They went backwards from production to being in a band, which might be cool. I might do that, too, one day.

Quotes by Diplo

In many ways I wish I wasn't an actor dragging around the baggage from being one so that I could just devote my energies to encouraging people to find their true selves.

Quotes by Dirk Benedict

I am not comfortable at all with this tag of being dubbed 'the richest Indian' and all the attention that follows for the reason.

Quotes by Dilip Shanghvi

So for me, it can be theatre or being in L.A. or in some other part of the world, as long as I can explore storytelling and human connection through storytelling, I'm quite content.

Quotes by Dilshad Vadsaria

As far as I'm concerned, it's no good being able to wail out smokin' leads if your rhythm chops hugg!

Quotes by Dimebag Darrell

My parents gave me a small telescope, then I built my own, and one thing led to another. So that's how I ended up going from being a hobby astronomer to a professional astronomer.

Quotes by Dimitar Sasselov

I try to put on a show while being effective because the spectators come to be entertained by beautiful play.

Quotes by Dimitri Payet

When it's complicated at family level, that can stop you from being at ease in your job.

Quotes by Dimitri Payet

I'm a very open person, and I am not ashamed of it being out there. It's part of life.

Quotes by Dimple Kapadia

Being a creative person, I'm naturally drawn towards art of any kind. But I'm more attracted to paintings because they radiate an aura of their own.

Quotes by Dimple Kapadia

We used to take two years to complete a film, and sometimes, we used to be told on the sets that the scenes are still being written. Everything today is pre-planned.

Quotes by Dimple Kapadia

Being in a group, you don't really get to give an ounce of who you are as a solo artist.

Quotes by Dinah Jane

At 15, 16, life is being tossed at you.

Quotes by Dinah Jane

What me and my girls are about is being confident in yourself.

Quotes by Dinah Jane

I have always thought of myself as being Northern Irish because that's what I am.

Quotes by Dick Strawbridge

I've spent 20 years in the Army, and I'm just so fiercely proud of being British.

Quotes by Dick Strawbridge

I think it's being thrown at the wolves, we call it in our business.

Quotes by Dick Van Dyke

I think most people don't react well to being screamed at. It's counterproductive.

Quotes by Dick Wolf

In rock n' roll music, you almost have to apologize for being around more than four or five years. I don't know why.

Quotes by Dickey Betts

Being prudent does not mean being fearful.

Quotes by Didier Deschamps

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.