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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 don't like being away from theater that long. The muscles get atrophied if you don't exercise them.

Quotes by Clarke Peters

Laying tracks gives you freedom without being too obvious.

Quotes by Claude Chabrol

I therefore claim to show, not how men think in myths, but how myths operate in men's minds without their being aware of the fact.

Quotes by Claude Levi-Strauss

I am following Nature without being able to grasp her, I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers.

Quotes by Claude Monet

I loved being my father's audience and watching him in front of the mirror as he talked to himself made up like a clown.

Quotes by Claude Picasso

Being involved in the well-being and advancement of one's own community is a most natural thing to do.

Quotes by Clarence Clemons

I have suffered from being misunderstood, but I would have suffered a hell of a lot more if I had been understood.

Quotes by Clarence Darrow

When I went to AC Milan, they were four points away from the relegation zone, and by the end of the season, we were just one goal away from being in the Europa League.

Quotes by Clarence Seedorf

From my first fight, I loved being in the ring. I tune everything out - the lights, the smells, the noise - so I'm in this zone where I'm performing only for myself.

Quotes by Claressa Shields

Being a woman fighter, I can't just go out there and manhandle a girl, I need to be very strategic: Use my skills, head movement and defence, then seek and destroy.

Quotes by Claressa Shields

I certainly know about the oppression and prejudices of being black and a woman and from the South.

Quotes by Clarice Taylor

The experience of being a young, blonde, naive but well-intentioned young producer was both intimidating and eye-opening.

Quotes by Clarissa Ward

I feel as though there's a lot invested in my background in being an outsider.

Quotes by Claire Messud

Pate a choux is a mixture of simple ingredients - flour, water, milk, eggs - but the proper technique is essential. Unlike other doughs, the pastry is pre-cooked on the stovetop before being enriched with eggs, piped, and baked.

Quotes by Claire Saffitz

Today's children have very short attention spans because they are being reared on dreadful television programmes which are flickering away in the corner.

Quotes by Claire Tomalin

There's so much more to life than just being healthy. There's so much more to life than just being normal.

Quotes by Claire Wineland

I love the idea of college, but I first need to figure out how to transition to being an adult because we honestly never thought I would make it to this point.

Quotes by Claire Wineland

There have been a couple of jobs I've done without thinking, without being engaged, and they just stink.

Quotes by Clancy Brown

Being a sex symbol is a heavy load to carry, especially when one is tired, hurt and bewildered.

Quotes by Clara Bow

There is, in fact, nothing easy about being an entrepreneur.

Quotes by Clara Shih

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.