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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.

Being bombastic for the sake of being bombastic has just never been my take on the world.

Quotes by Dannel Malloy

I'm not sure that some governors just don't want to lay off people for the sake of laying off people and being able to say they did.

Quotes by Dannel Malloy

We talk about Hollywood being pro-labor, yet about 70% of our industry has been farmed out to Canada, meaning we are losing jobs like crazy. Where's organized labor asking how we can allow such a thing to happen?

Quotes by Danny Aiello

Being an ex-child star is not a given.

Quotes by Danny Bonaduce

Being a child star is great. It's being a former child star that sucks.

Quotes by Danny Bonaduce

The most popular rap artists aren't supposed to be rapping about being broke.

Quotes by Danny Brown

I never thought about being an actor.

Quotes by Danny Glover

No one wants perfection. I want a confident, smart guy, obviously, but what's hot is a guy who doesn't have all the answers. We gals like a guy we can help because, ultimately, we like being needed.

Quotes by Daniela Ruah

I really thrive being onstage.

Quotes by Daniela Ruah

I don't really care much about being a meme. That's not what I want to be known for, as being a meme from 2016. That's not what I'm here for.

Quotes by Danielle Bregoli

Being in New York, I have fallen in love with walking and listening to podcasts.

Quotes by Danielle Campbell

What I see as specially English is the charm - everyone is so polite. Being restrained is part of the charm. And I love the sense of humour - it takes me back to Australia. The English are great at...

Quotes by Danielle de Niese

I will never stop being excited about 'Harry Potter.'

Quotes by Danielle Macdonald

That's one of the really cool things about being an actor. You get to explore all different parts of yourself.

Quotes by Danielle Macdonald

It's hard being visible, so I've made myself invisible.

Quotes by Danielle Steel

It's been very hard, after being mostly a mom, to develop an adult life of my own. And not being married anymore, I have to come up with challenges.

Quotes by Danielle Steel

It's important to be courteous; it has to be. I was raised very well by my parents, so it's about being polite and courteous.

Quotes by Daniel Sturridge

I think the stereotype about footballers being badly dressed is unfair.

Quotes by Daniel Sturridge

Man is a special being, and if left to himself, in an isolated condition, would be one of the weakest creatures; but associated with his kind, he works wonders.

Quotes by Daniel Webster

It's a tricky thing to play mental illness or being connected to a higher sensibility.

Quotes by Daniel Zovatto

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.