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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.

Our goal is to see Big History become a normal part of high school curricula. I'd love to see it being taught in lots of languages. A global course.

Quotes by David Christian

In addition to being an extraordinary actor, Bryan Cranston is a really generous guy and also very funny.

Quotes by David Costabile

The audience will make you feel like a demigod. But when you leave the stage, get back to being human.

Quotes by David Coverdale

I see technology as being an extension of the human body.

Quotes by David Cronenberg

Well I don't think sex and violence have ever stopped a movie from being mainstream.

Quotes by David Cronenberg

I can't legislate a song into being; it just will not happen for me.

Quotes by David Crosby

I've been through a lot of experiences in my life being in the biggest band in the world.

Quotes by David Bryan

Being back in New York is so exciting!

Quotes by David Burtka

I don't love being thought of as Neil's barnacle. It's a strange shadow to follow.

Quotes by David Burtka

I'd like to be known for more than being the guy in the big suit.

Quotes by David Byrne

We want to keep developing original games in the genre we pioneered but also expand our audience by being present on all platforms.

Quotes by David Cage

There is a growing frustration that the EU is seen as something that is done to people rather than acting on their behalf. And this is being intensified by the very solutions required to resolve the economic problems.

Quotes by David Cameron

My site is a little unorthodox without being totally inaccessible.

Quotes by David Carson

I went from a guy, kind of a working actor, a supporting player, to magazine covers and being offered the studio pictures really quickly. Nobody was comfortable with it. I wasn't really comfortable with it.

Quotes by David Caruso

My mother, Evelyn, was an actress and singer, and my father, Jack, was an actor. My earliest recollection of my father is being taken to see him in a matinee.

Quotes by David Cassidy

I don't want to end up being some joke on a bad TV series.

Quotes by David Cassidy

But any perception of this application being speeded up requires me to take responsibility.

Quotes by David Blunkett

A new kind of mind thus beings to come into being which is based on the development of a common meaning that is constantly transforming in the process of the dialogue.

Quotes by David Bohm

I've never really been concerned about being typecast, for me it's just about enjoying my work and being very professional in taking things on.

Quotes by David Boreanaz

I was associated with a woman who I was involved with and had a relationship with. She asked for money. I felt as though I was being blackmailed or there was some sort of extortion.

Quotes by David Boreanaz

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.