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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.

One common desire that every human being has is to love and be loved. At the end of our lives, it's how we measure our lives.

Quotes by Denise Di Novi

I find 'Edward Scissorhands' a very inspiring movie - it's one of the first movies about bullying, in a way - about being treated unkindly for being different.

Quotes by Denise Di Novi

I try to picture my books being acted out.

Quotes by Denise Fleming

There's a real emphasis on being witty in Scotland, even in crime novels.

Quotes by Denise Mina

I can cite numerous sponsors at different places in my career that made a huge difference for me just in terms of pulling me aside and giving me a tip or some coaching, or just watching what I was doing...

Quotes by Denise Morrison

Being a teenager, I would think they were real strict, and I would get upset, but I'm glad they were like that. They didn't let us do whatever we wanted. We weren't allowed to date until we were, like, juniors...

Quotes by Denise Richards

About four or five weeks after it was publicly announced I was no longer breastfeeding, I got a letter from the NHS saying they were being supportive of me, but basically, they were very disappointed I'd stopped.

Quotes by Denise Van Outen

Since the beginning, Native Peoples lived a life of being in harmony with all that surrounds us.

Quotes by Dennis Banks

When I retired in 2006, I stayed for a further two years in England. I stayed because I wanted to be in England without being a footballer, without the rhythm. I wanted to enjoy the city.

Quotes by Dennis Bergkamp

Being religious is quintessentially American.

Quotes by Denis McDonough

We make no apology for people who should be in prison being in prison.

Quotes by Denis Napthine

It's crazy how it is. I mean, I go from being not known to, you know, being so known in the tennis world, in Canada in general.

Quotes by Denis Shapovalov

For me, it's more important to bring my level up and make sure that I can compete against guys in the top 100 and top 50 instead of maybe being 120 or 130 and not being able to compete with...

Quotes by Denis Shapovalov

What was the freedom to which the adult human being rose in the morning, if each act was held back or inspired by the overpowering ghost of a little child?

Quotes by Delmore Schwartz

I felt I came back rather quickly from being ill and didn't give myself the time to reflect.

Quotes by Delta Goodrem

I need to keep traveling, being a gypsy, having experiences and writing about them.

Quotes by Delta Goodrem

That's all I care about is being healthy.

Quotes by Demetrious Johnson

I don't care about being the champ champ. I want to be the only consecutive 12-time defending champion in any mixed martial arts promotion.

Quotes by Demetrious Johnson

Being a celebrity can be dangerous. Nobody says 'no.'

Quotes by Demi Lovato

I think of myself as still being about five.

Quotes by Demi Moore

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.