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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.

The only thing that is real is the being in you that is going to die.

Quotes by Carlos Castaneda

I have two children who died before reaching 30, so who am I to complain about being alive?

Quotes by Carlos Fuentes

We are being bullied around the world by Russia and China.

Quotes by Carlos Lopez-Cantera

I won't tell you that I've never been discouraged. Of course I have; as a human being, that's bound to happen.

Quotes by Carlos Ruiz

You know, I used to be made fun of as a kid for being really articulate; it was sort of like a strange thing.

Quotes by Carla Gugino

I like being the lead but I like being in an ensemble. There are different challenges and dilemmas with both. If you're carrying a film, there's a certain weight, but there are a lot of scenes to explore the character....

Quotes by Carla Gugino

Keeping your space clean is as much a part of the end result as the dish being tasty.

Quotes by Carla Hall

I've matured as a writer and human being. I've got some wisdom under my belt.

Quotes by Carlene Carter

I'm really about my family and really proud of being a Carter.

Quotes by Carlene Carter

I express Catalonia's wish of being in the E.U. We'll see what happens.

Quotes by Carles Puigdemont

European values, civil rights, freedom of speech, freedom of informatio,n and freedom of assembly are being violated by Spain's central government.

Quotes by Carles Puigdemont

For me, it's hard to separate being a fan from the feelings you have for some of your team-mates.

Quotes by Carles Puyol

People have always thought of me as being something, but I'm just a human being like everyone else.

Quotes by Carl Lewis

In a person who is open to experience each stimulus is freely relayed through the nervous system, without being distorted by any process of defensiveness.

Quotes by Carl Rogers

When I was in high school in the early 1970s, we knew we were running out of oil; we knew that easy sources were being capped; we knew that diversifying would be much better; we knew that there were terrible...

Quotes by Carl Safina

My first love was acting. I went to Sidney Poitier films as a kid. I sat in the theater and dreamed of being an actor.

Quotes by Carl Weathers

When I start to get that few pounds, which I try to monitor, then I just pull back. So it's really just being conscious.

Quotes by Carl Weathers

It is good to be in front of the lens to appreciate more being behind the lens.

Quotes by Carine Roitfeld

Familiar life, tending to sordidness, had been succeeded by remote life, generally idealized; historical detail had been brought in to teach readers who were being entertained.

Quotes by Carl Clinton Van Doren

Being in my best shape, my conditioning, it's something I pride myself in.

Quotes by Carl Hagelin

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.