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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.

My goal is to not fit in. My worst nightmare is being the baby version of another artist.

Quotes by Daniel Caesar

American POWs from the last Iraq war, who were held prisoner and tortured by Iraq, are now being prevented by our government from suing the Iraqis who tortured them.

Quotes by Dana Rohrabacher

I love being a part of Aqua Teen.

Quotes by Dana Snyder

We are used to women's narratives being defined through the male perspective. I challenge that as a concept.

Quotes by Danai Gurira

Behind the footballer, there is a human being.

Quotes by Dani Alves

I knew I wanted to be a writer before I knew that being a writer was possible.

Quotes by Dani Shapiro

I do strongly identify with being Jewish. I was raised Orthodox and had a childhood complicated by the fact that my father was deeply religious and my mother was not.

Quotes by Dani Shapiro

When I was filming 'Premium Rush' in N.Y.C., I flew to L.A. to have a few general meetings. I sat down with Peter Cramer at Universal Studios and spoke about my life and career, and being that I'm such a...

Quotes by Dania Ramirez

My character on 'The Sopranos' was specific to being a single mother and being from Jersey. And being part of that season finale... wow. That show is always going to be world-renowned and iconic.

Quotes by Dania Ramirez

Being an immigrant gives you so much courage.

Quotes by Dania Ramirez

A lot of girls think they have to choose between being the smart geeky type or the beautiful bimbo.

Quotes by Danica McKellar

Being nervous isn't always the worst thing for me.

Quotes by Danica Patrick

I've never been bashful to say that I'm not really interested in Formula One. When I lived in England, it's all I wanted to do and I thought that anything else would somehow be a compromise to my dreams. But...

Quotes by Danica Patrick

It would be hypocritical of me to use being female in some ways, and diss being female in other ways. It's part of the programme.

Quotes by Danica Patrick

I love being able to tell a story visually. It's something I love about making commercials, where you put a magnifying glass over the mundane and make it feel extraordinary.

Quotes by Dan Trachtenberg

For years Pelosi has been the ultimate Republican boogeyman - or boogeywoman, as it were. She's a frequent target of Republican ire for being too far to the left - and she's also a target among progressives for not being...

Quotes by Dana Bash

One of the benefits of being a woman is I don't have to put on a black suit. I could do it, but why do it if you don't have to?

Quotes by Dana Bash

When you are being anti-lie or pro-truth, you come across as being anti-Trump or pro-Democrat, and it's a very tough thing for those of us who are just working journalists and still believe in the notion of objectivity.

Quotes by Dana Bash

If you're clever enough and creative enough to get a good film made, then you should be clever enough and creative enough to find ways to get it out there, one being something like Jameson First Shot.

Quotes by Dana Brunetti

I really enjoy being a dad, and maybe I took it too seriously, but I love being around my kids.

Quotes by Dana Carvey

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.