Logo - Feel The Words

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.

Divorce in a young-adult novel means what being orphaned meant in a fairy tale: vulnerability, danger, unwanted independence.

Quotes by Caitlin Flanagan

I'm so glad I spent 10 years being sad and lonely.

Quotes by Caitlin Moran

A nice thing about being at Disney is that these movies can develop into a presence in theme parks and become something real, or maybe get a sequel or tell other stories.

Quotes by Byron Howard

The thing about being black and having a different accent, in the beginning, is that it makes you foreign.

Quotes by C. C. H. Pounder

If you spend your whole life being depressed about life, you're wasting it.

Quotes by C. K. Williams

One of the surest signs of the estimated changes in the consciousness of the American proletariat is to be found in the character of the demands now being put forward by the leadership.

Quotes by C. L. R. James

Men enter local politics solely as a result of being unhappily married.

Quotes by C. Northcote Parkinson

This is one of the miracles of love: It gives a power of seeing through its own enchantments and yet not being disenchanted.

C.S. Lewis

I'm afraid the 'Doctor Who' door is probably closed because of me being in 'Torchwood.'

Quotes by Burn Gorman

There's more to being a musician than just making music.

Quotes by Burning Spear

I am interested in being in pictures that I would like to see.

Quotes by Burt Lancaster

You have to fight against being an antique.

Quotes by Burt Lancaster

The good thing about being pregnant is that I don't have to worry about sucking it in or dieting!

Quotes by Busy Philipps

I remember dealing with bullies in high school and being put down because I was different.

Quotes by Busy Philipps

I look at making a record and being in a recording studio as more of a craft; You have to be so much more careful and play simpler.

Quotes by Butch Trucks

I have the distinction of being the only member of the Allman Brothers who has never missed a single show. I have played every single show the Allman Brothers have ever played.

Quotes by Butch Trucks

The Allman Brothers 1969 to 1971... were all about... jumping off the cliff... Just taking music and being adventurous with it.

Quotes by Butch Trucks

Being first outside the spacecraft would bring much more responsibility, and I really wasn't looking for that.

Quotes by Buzz Aldrin

Being the first Australian to ever actually hold a WWE promoted championship - it is a huge honour. It's something that can never be taken away. Words can't describe it.

Quotes by Buddy Murphy

They're simply following what was laid down in front and they play the same thing. So, there's no great challenge In being a classical drummer.

Quotes by Buddy Rich

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.