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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.

Chaplin was my idol. I remember watching those movies at this little theater in Woodstock, N.Y., when I was probably 6 and laughing so hard at the surprises, like Keaton suddenly being dragged by a streetcar.

Quotes by Chevy Chase

There's no vacation from being a parent.

Quotes by Chevy Chase

Only a spiritual being has awareness.

Quotes by Chick Corea

To pigeonhole a genre as being successful or unsuccessful is weird.

Quotes by Chester Bennington

We must unify Taiwan; we cannot afford to have our society being divided in half.

Quotes by Chen Shui-bian

I finally achieved my dream by being a TV showrunner.

Quotes by Cheo Hodari Coker

Human sexuality is not always about being labeled. It's about having a human moment, an emotion.

Quotes by Cheo Hodari Coker

I liked Amy Winehouse a lot. I liked the way she did what she wanted, and she wasn't fazed about the press being on her back. I loved her songs so much.

Quotes by Cher Lloyd

I didn't like being in a newsroom all the time.

Quotes by Cheri Bustos

It's a bit of a headache being a perfectionist. You're never satisfied.

Quotes by Cherie Lunghi

I couldn't see a future of doing anything other than performing. I didn't like school if I'm being honest. I would have settled for performing in any capacity.

Quotes by Cheryl Cole

I'm thinking about being the best I can be at ESPN in the studio.

Quotes by Chauncey Billups

How easy it is to govern when one follows a system of consulting the will of the people and one holds as the only norm all the actions which contribute to the well being of the people.

Quotes by Che Guevara

You know you're in a bad movie when the Catholic clergy is being played by Jews.

Quotes by Cheech Marin

Being a Chicano in Hollywood, my experience is that you're not given credit for any sophistication... You're just kind of some guy that just crossed the border, you know, on the back of a truck and that's it.

Quotes by Cheech Marin

I have never thought of my life as being an enigma.

Quotes by Chelsea Clinton

Just being a singer in Nashville is hard because everyone does music here, and so many people do it really well. But then, the fact that I do this alternative kind of pop music, dreampop... It's like I'm the lone...

Quotes by Chelsea Lankes

I used to hate being recognised.

Quotes by Charlotte Gainsbourg

Letting go of things and not being afraid of being ridiculous or over the top - I think that's the main thing for me to work on.

Quotes by Charlotte Gainsbourg

Being an actor is not like any other job. It's not easy.

Quotes by Charlotte Rae

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.