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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 an assistant in a computer lab was the worst job I ever had. It was boring. That was when I was in college.

Quotes by Chris Carmack

'The X-Files' from the beginning was a very visual show, and with Bob Mandel directing the pilot and Dan Sackheim being involved in the production of the pilot and directing the first episode, they brought a visual style to it...

Quotes by Chris Carter

Broadchurch' is shot through with the fear of being a parent: what's the most horrific loss you can imagine and how could you go on living afterwards?

Quotes by Chris Chibnall

Madam Speaker, before being elected to Congress, I ran a manufacturing business that did a significant percentage of our sales outside the United States.

Quotes by Chris Chocola

We have got to stop worrying about being loved and start worrying about being respected. And that's exactly how I'll lead our country.

Quotes by Chris Christie

The whole point of 'The New Mutants' was that the oldest of them, Sam, and maybe Dani Moonstar... they're 15. Rahne is 13. They are kids still. The whole point of being kids is half, if not two thirds of...

Quotes by Chris Claremont

I'm a much better writer for being a father.

Quotes by Chris Cleave

This thing with being lovers, it isn't like being married.

Quotes by Chris Cleave

I've been around horses, but I certainly wouldn't call myself a horseman by any means. It's a combination of being very aware of them, and not trusting them.

Quotes by Chris Cooper

I would say growing up in Nashville has been a huge influence in my music. Growing up with my dad being a 2-time Grammy-winner, BMI songwriter of the year for five consecutive years in a row, and having the legacy...

Quotes by Chord Overstreet

I have no problem with being underdressed.

Quotes by Chris Benz

The best part of fashion is the interns - having them or being one.

Quotes by Chris Benz

I like to disappear into a role. I equate the success of it with a feeling of being chemically changed. That's the only way I can express it.

Quotes by Chiwetel Ejiofor

I refrain from lots of things I love, like cheese and carbs. I eat plenty of greens every day, my favorite being watercress.

Quotes by Chloe Sevigny

Personally, I can't see how anyone can produce any beautiful music out of being angry.

Quotes by Chico Hamilton

Luckily, I'm in the position now of being able to play purely because I have the desire to do so.

Quotes by Chico Hamilton

You don't get old being stupid.

Quotes by Chili Davis

Everything I've ever done was out of fear of being mediocre.

Quotes by Chet Atkins

I just went into this business for laughs. I guess I don't mind being an actor so much now.

Quotes by Chevy Chase

Ideally, I'd like to go right back to getting $7 million a picture and being the headliner. That's probably not going to happen.

Quotes by Chevy Chase

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.