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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 suffer from stage fright, so I blabber on stage and stop midway through my performances. I cannot even write a cheque, as it makes me nervous. Being around people makes me nervous. But I'm very comfortable in front of...

Quotes by Dhanush

To enjoy being famous, you need to have a screw loose.

Quotes by Diablo Cody

I absolutely relate to being alone in squalor, trying to come up with something adequate. I relate to that, and I've been known to crawl out of bed and drink out of a 2-liter bottle of Diet Coke.

Quotes by Diablo Cody

In the past, I'll admit, I've enjoyed being compared to the protagonists in my screenplays.

Quotes by Diablo Cody

People are more interested in being visible than they are in loving other people.

Quotes by Diablo Cody

You know, I did not like being famous. It was a stressful and ugly time, and I'm glad it's over.

Quotes by Diablo Cody

Even though I am in this weird position of being a semi-recognizable screenwriter, which isn't that common, at the same time, I'm not an actress. I'm pretty isolated.

Quotes by Diablo Cody

I don't want to rely on one thing. Being good at everything, that's how you earn your spot on the floor.

Quotes by Devin Booker

It was a culture shock at first, moving from Michigan to Mississippi. But it ended up being the best decision I ever made.

Quotes by Devin Booker

That's the true meaning of being a leader: being able to deal with the consequences and take the responsibility for it. That's who I want to be.

Quotes by Devin Booker

To stabilize the nation's public-employee pension systems and to prevent federal taxpayers from being billed for failed pension funds, I have introduced the Public Employee Pension Transparency Act in Congress.

Quotes by Devin Nunes

It's difficult to see yourself up on screen without being a critic.

Quotes by Devon Aoki

Being at Stanford really opens your eyes to the world that's out there.

Quotes by Devon Cajuste

The glory of the big catch is applied more at wide receiver, and tight end would be an even match at my size. It's such a huge advantage being on the outside.

Quotes by Devon Cajuste

Being able to block as a receiver, that was something I tried to make a point to the other receivers at Stanford, that you have to take that to a huge level of importance.

Quotes by Devon Cajuste

Being a kid and growing up is such a cool part of life.

Quotes by Devon Werkheiser

I want to build a brand for myself and get booked for being me, while others will get booked for being them.

Quotes by Devon Windsor

We're being critiqued every day, whether you hear them critiquing you, or it's behind your back, whether it's the client, casting, friends, agents - you're constantly being judged, and you're constantly being denied!

Quotes by Devon Windsor

One thing that translates from college to the NFL is winners, and, I think, being a quarterback, that's the biggest thing: being recognized, winning games.

Quotes by Deshaun Watson

It's very motivating, very aspiring to have the knowledge of me being able to be successful so young and have players go out of their way to talk about me.

Quotes by Deshaun Watson

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.