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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.

When a movie is being made out of a book, there is a mixed reaction on the part of fans because they are both extremely excited and they are also terrified. 'They are going to take my story, and they...

Quotes by Cassandra Clare

Being black, I'm involved in the reparations movement. It's focused toward the African-American audience. We could begin to heal.

Quotes by Cassandra Wilson

I don't like fame, I prefer to have no profile. But this is not possible for me. This is what I do, so I just have to find a way of being comfortable with it.

Quotes by Caster Semenya

I am an athlete first and foremost, and it is vital for my competitiveness, my well being, and for my preparations for events during the European summer that I measure my performance against other athletes.

Quotes by Caster Semenya

I have been subjected to unwarranted and invasive scrutiny of the most intimate and private details of my being.

Quotes by Caster Semenya

Bullying is killing our kids. Being different is killing our kids and the kids who are bullying are dying inside. We have to save our kids whether they are bullied or they are bullying. They are all in pain.

Quotes by Cat Cora

Being famous hasn't changed my perception of myself - I've just grown up.

Quotes by Cat Deeley

The fact that the Prophet cared for every human being and tried his best to ensure their security in the hereafter must be the most telling of his compassionate and merciful characteristics.

Quotes by Cat Stevens

To be what you want to be, you must give up being what you are.

Quotes by Cat Stevens

I've returned to being an amateur without any ties or strings attached, which gives me a freedom I never had before.

Quotes by Cat Stevens

I get, like, 50 emails a day from kids being like, 'I want to go on this trip around the world. How do I get a sponsor?'

Quotes by Casey Neistat

Being married has helped my racing.

Quotes by Casey Stoner

There's a creative freedom with being under the radar. But I guess if you're too under the radar, you get canceled?

Quotes by Casey Wilson

The trouble with being a hypochondriac these days is that antibiotics have cured all the good diseases.

Quotes by Caskie Stinnett

Being a working actor, you're going to do a Spelling show. It's hard not to.

Quotes by Casper Van Dien

It was really fun being in Tara's trailer, working on my lines. Tara is such an amazing actress. She's so good at what she does. I learned a lot from watching her.

Quotes by Carson Daly

I stumbled into this format for 'Last Call with Carson Daly' that I really like, inspired by cable and Dave Attell's 'Insomniac.' I love being out on the street.

Quotes by Carson Daly

I think the biggest thing, even from Day 1 after the draft, was coach DeFillipo being very detailed with everything.

Quotes by Carson Wentz

On Being John Malkovich and the cinema of the absurd, I do enjoy it. I wish there were more like it. The very fact that there can't be more like it is one of the reasons it's admirable.

Quotes by Carter Burwell

I think being a little nuts is helpful.

Quotes by Carter Burwell

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.