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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.

Knowing that the gospel is true is the essence of a testimony. Consistently being true to the gospel is the essence of conversion.

Quotes by David A. Bednar

I've always been passionate about acting. I haven't been passionate about being famous.

Quotes by David Alpay

When I got to the reading all the work, I was reduced to being an actor in an experimental play that I'd already written. And I didn't want to be an actor.

Quotes by David Antin

It's hard being a hostage in somebody else's mouth - or a character in somebody else's novel.

Quotes by David Antin

When you please others in hopes of being accepted, you lose you self-worth in the process.

Quotes by Dave Pelzer

As funny as it sounds, the best thing I got out of making a solo record was to realize how much I love being in a band.

Quotes by Dave Pirner

I'm not 17 anymore. I still have some of the same sort of anger, but I have a sense of humor about it... a sense of being constructive with that anger.

Quotes by Dave Pirner

I really don't turn the other cheek. So when I feel like I'm being attacked, I don't back down.

Quotes by Dave Portnoy

Some girls are just cut out to be housewives, drive SUVs and sing in the shower as opposed to being superstars.

Quotes by Dave Portnoy

Being an emcee onstage is mostly about crowd control, about monitoring energy levels.

Quotes by Daveed Diggs

Being multiracial has allowed me to feel comfortable walking in all different circles.

Quotes by Daveed Diggs

Being on stage, I know my function. I just do the thing.

Quotes by Daveed Diggs

Dreamers become writers, and for me, being a published writer is a dream come true.

Quotes by David A. Adler

Being from Iowa, I can tell you that Vegas is not normal.

Quotes by Dave Keuning

Every year that I have under my belt, I'm a lot more confident and a lot more prepared for the challenges of being a manager.

Quotes by Dave Martinez

I realized that I still had a lot to offer the game. My knowledge could maybe help younger guys. I enjoyed being around the clubhouse, on the field.

Quotes by Dave Martinez

Being a white South African, I enjoyed the better things that that country gave to a small percentage of its population.

Quotes by Dave Matthews

There's a freedom to being young that is harder to come by as time goes on.

Quotes by Dave Matthews

When I look at how fortunate I've been, being a musician... my response to being overpaid is that I should pay it back to my community in some way.

Quotes by Dave Matthews

Me being me, I put the numbers from my hospital's website from my tumor sizes into a spreadsheet.

Quotes by Dave deBronkart

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.