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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'm constantly being influenced by the soul that's directly in front of me.

Quotes by Dick Dale

As Bob Dole found out, you can't keep a positive image while being your party's mouthpiece in Congress. That's why no legislative leader since James Madison has ever been elected president.

Quotes by Dick Morris

You have the biggest impact on controlling, on affecting local lives as mayor. It's so much more important than being a state legislator.

Quotes by Dick Murphy

The best thing about switching from being an actor to being a director is that you don't have to shave or hold your stomach in anymore.

Quotes by Dick Powell

I came up with new leads for game stories by being observant and clever, by using the many gifts of the English language to intrigue and hook a reader.

Quotes by Dick Schaap

Sugar Ray Leonard was as close as anyone came after Ali to being Ali, but he wasn't Ali.

Quotes by Dick Schaap

I design for the woman who loves being a woman.

Quotes by Diane von Furstenberg

What's important to me is to share, and being inspired, and inspiring.

Quotes by Diane von Furstenberg

Being inducted into the songwriting hall of fame by Clive Davis, that was pretty memorable.

Quotes by Diane Warren

I used to wear more makeup, but I've learned to enjoy being natural.

Quotes by Dianna Agron

I did a project called 'Sing The Truth,' which was a lot of fun. It started out being a celebration of the music of Nina Simone, and it was me and Lizz Wright and Angelique Kidjo.

Quotes by Dianne Reeves

Being from Colorado is, to me, very, very special. I'm just very thankful to be here. I'm also thankful to be a part of the history of this state.

Quotes by Dianne Reeves

I love being with artists because I'm always open to getting into something.

Quotes by Dianne Reeves

Running my show is really like an actor being in repertory but where, in one day in one performance, you do scenes from a drama, a farce, a low comedy and a tragedy.

Quotes by Dick Cavett

A little tough talk in the midst of a campaign or as part of a presidential debate cannot obscure a record of 30 years of being on the wrong side of defense issues.

Quotes by Dick Cheney

I'm pretty transparent and clear about things. The things I do and the way I act are no different than I would expect of others. Mostly it's about being very clear about what we are trying to do and communicating...

Quotes by Diane Greene

Did we ever plan on being billionaires? No, but we wanted to be millionaires.

Quotes by Diane Hendricks

I would do anything for a part, nearly anything. Being in movies doesn't mean being pretty.

Quotes by Diane Kruger

I've got a lot of mileage, and I love my mileage. I wouldn't trade a mile of that for a minute of being younger.

Quotes by Diane Lane

It's wonderful being the underdog.

Quotes by Diane Lane

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.