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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.

Skills that are employable or marketable, education, having a stake or meaningful role in society, not being marginalized - all of those things are very important.

Quotes by Carl Hart

Warnings about children being overscheduled, racing from one enriching activity to the next, first surfaced in the early 20th century.

Quotes by Carl Honore

As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being.

Quotes by Carl Jung

Our heart glows, and secret unrest gnaws at the root of our being. Dealing with the unconscious has become a question of life for us.

Quotes by Carl Jung

I just love to be on my skis, skiing with my friends, just going out into the mountains and being in nature and skiing some powder. That's the best thing.

Quotes by Candide Thovex

You can't form a character without being completely comfortable with who you are as a person.

Quotes by Candis Cayne

I'm focused on being the best, making history.

Quotes by Canelo Alvarez

As far being the face of boxing, I don't like to name myself that. I leave that up to the media and the fans.

Quotes by Canelo Alvarez

Being on 'The Sopranos' definitely prepared me for the militant secrecy of 'Mad Men.'

Quotes by Cara Buono

As a model, I really stand for not being a model, if that makes sense. When I started, the whole idea of the model was very different; it was a bit stuck-up. Not stuck-up, but no one was trying to...

Quotes by Cara Delevingne

Being a feminist is being equal to do what a man do.

Quotes by Cardi B

In London, people can be so... well, it's not even a case of people being unkind or unfriendly. You just don't make any contact in London. You go from A to B with your eyes on the pavement.

Quotes by Carey Mulligan

Working hard is great, being lazy sometimes is great, but failed potential is the worst.

Quotes by Campbell Scott

I just got sick of not being able to raise money for a movie - that's what happens, so I just made my own.

Quotes by Campbell Scott

'Breakfast at Tiffany's' isn't a great movie because Audrey Hepburn is brilliant and everyone else isn't. It's a great movie because everybody is fascinating, and she is at the center of it being amazing.

Quotes by Campbell Scott

Almost everything I do is related to being fat.

Quotes by Camryn Manheim

It wasn't always easy at times, having grown up on television and being in the entertainment industry.

Quotes by Candace Cameron Bure

I actually remember being in 3rd grade and piecing together in my head that one of my guy friends was homosexual.

Quotes by Candace Owens

I don't know why people like being oppressed.

Quotes by Candace Owens

I wouldn't mind being the female MJ. I want to have major crossover appeal.

Quotes by Candace Parker

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.