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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.

Military strength in reserve is better than military strength being reigned upon the other side including all of its innocent civilians.

Quotes by Theodore C. Sorensen

Being from Staten Island and Brooklyn, I'm used to eating pasta and meatballs every single day.

Quotes by Theo Rossi

It can't be too bad being one of the top goalscorers at Arsenal in the Premier League, mainly as a winger as well, and three FA Cups.

Quotes by Theo Walcott

Four years ago in speaking of a Jewish nation one ran the risk of being regarded ridiculous. Today he makes himself ridiculous who denies the existence of a Jewish nation.

Quotes by Theodor Herzl

I prefer being penetrated by iron to seeing Palestine is loose.

Quotes by Theodor Herzl

The human is indissolubly linked with imitation: a human being only becomes human at all by imitating other human beings.

Quotes by Theodor W. Adorno

I love being around great artists, and I've been around a few of them.

Quotes by Thelma Schoonmaker

I've played four characters now, my latest one being Sandor the gypsy.

Quotes by Thayer David

There's a frenetic energy in screaming and yelling and being a rebel in a way.

Quotes by The Ultimate Warrior

One of the things that became clear, and which was actually rather disturbing, was the fact that there was a view which was being expressed by people whose scientific credentials you can't question.

Quotes by Thabo Mbeki

I don't put the pressure on myself to be a very successful movie star. I want to enjoy being an actor and I want to be challenged by the roles I take.

Quotes by Thandie Newton

There's something about an Olympic Games and representing Canada and being part of that greater team, so when we're 70, we'll be wanting to be Olympians still. That stays with you, I think.

Quotes by Tessa Virtue

The challenge is to balance the technical elements and what is required of us with being artists and telling a story.

Quotes by Tessa Virtue

I love getting away from the rink and being in school.

Quotes by Tessa Virtue

We found our joy in being athletes in PyeongChang. Our biggest joy was being on the ice. Every moment revolved around just what it would take to win the Olympics.

Quotes by Tessa Virtue

Music for me is not just being on a stage and singing. It's my coping mechanism.

Quotes by Tessanne Chin

I think a part of being successful or trying to be successful is staying true to who you are. Be genuine.

Quotes by Tessanne Chin

We are either going to dissolve as a human race or we are going to break through into a new understanding of what it is to be a human being.

Quotes by Terry Riley

Just being able to be around your kid, I don't think anything can beat that.

Quotes by Terry Rozier

There is nothing to be embarrassed about being profitable.

Quotes by Terry Semel

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.