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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 was probably being a little cocky, which I do when I feel that I don't know what I'm talking about.

Quotes by Daniel Okrent

I think of myself as being Jewish and Irish, despite the fact that I'm English.

Quotes by Daniel Radcliffe

Being an F1 driver is a crazy job but not what everyone expects. My year consists of 20% driving and 80% media, marketing, and travel.

Quotes by Daniel Ricciardo

I enjoy being outdoors, hanging out with friends, and maybe snapping the neck off a couple of beers.

Quotes by Daniel Ricciardo

I'm in this sport to win but win by being the best, not by being lucky.

Quotes by Daniel Ricciardo

Every time I get in the car, I'm just focused on being the fastest, trying to win the race, trying to get pole.

Quotes by Daniel Ricciardo

I was fascinated by racing as a kid, but no way would I have thought I'd make it into Formula One from here, from being from Perth, racing on little local go-kart tracks, you know.

Quotes by Daniel Ricciardo

I feel very ready to be a pop star. I feel like that's something that I deserve, and I feel prepared for being number one in the charts!

Quotes by Daniel Rigby

I love being black.

Quotes by Daniel Kaluuya

All I'm doing is being in films that I would watch if I wasn't in this industry.

Quotes by Daniel Kaluuya

This industry's hard. The world is hard. Being young and black is tough.

Quotes by Daniel Kaluuya

I love doing the conventions and being an ambassador for 'Star Wars.'

Quotes by Daniel Logan

I love being an ambassador for 'Star Wars.'

Quotes by Daniel Logan

We're all human, and part of being human is showing respect and support for others' life choices.

Quotes by Daniel Lubetzky

I believe that everyone in a company should pitch in to foster a culture of ownership and respect. At KIND, this belief translates to everyone being in the trenches - from team members just starting out to executives who have...

Quotes by Daniel Lubetzky

'Silicon Valley' likes being satirized. They've all been waiting for someone to come along and make fun of it.

Quotes by Daniel Lyons

Android phones are sold by dozens of hardware makers, the biggest being Samsung, Motorola, and HTC. There are lots of different form factors. Slider phones. Phones with keyboards. Big screens, small screens, midsize screens.

Quotes by Daniel Lyons

Everyone wants to be liked; everyone wants approval. No one likes being ignored.

Quotes by Daniel Mallory Ortberg

Wimbledon is the most prestigious tournament we have, and being able to win it with all the tradition, that's always been a dream of mine.

Quotes by Daniel Nestor

Conservatives the world over need to grasp the difference between being pro-market and being pro-business. Sometimes the two positions happen to coincide; often they don't.

Quotes by Daniel Hannan

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.