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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.

But I've never looked at myself as being particularly funny.

Quotes by Tea Leoni

I like to have fun, but I don't think of myself as being funny. But I'm a big jokester, so I make fun of myself a lot!

Quotes by Taylor Lautner

I grew up playing sports, and being athletic was just something I have always hung on to.

Quotes by Taylor Louderman

I'm sure I tried being mean at one point, and I don't think it worked. It's too much work.

Quotes by Taylor Louderman

I try to pride myself on being nice to everyone and not letting egos get in the way.

Quotes by Taylor Louderman

I'm intimidated by the fear of being average.

Quotes by Taylor Swift

Some people get a kick out of Taylor Hicks being their landlord.

Quotes by Taylor Hicks

I love being a writer so much that I almost can't believe that I am one.

Quotes by Taylor Jenkins Reid

We in this entertainment industry try to act like we're so super powerful. we're not being honest, because we're human, and in our humanity there's a little fear.

Quotes by Tasha Smith

It's easy to forget history or give it a cliff notes. The cliff notes of history. But mainly, so much of what happens in 'Eyes on the Prize' happened in Jackson, Mississippi. Jackson, Mississippi isn't really known for any other...

Quotes by Tate Taylor

I think being idle is quite hard for me to do.

Quotes by Tatiana Maslany

Being on Disney, a lot of young people look up to me.

Quotes by Tatyana Ali

I was only 11 when we filmed the pilot. The idea of a rapper being a star on a sitcom just wasn't heard of.

Quotes by Tatyana Ali

Many U.S. organizations believe that I am being barred from the country not because of my actions but because of my ideas. The conclusion seems inescapable.

Quotes by Tariq Ramadan

Being Muslim has become synonymous with pointed questions, with tension and mistrust, even with conflict. It has become a global phenomenon with profound consequences for inter-communal relations, political rhetoric and policies at the local, regional, national and international level.

Quotes by Tariq Ramadan

I want to have fun. I'm not interested in being a serious actor, because I think it's boring, and I think we've got plenty of them.

Quotes by Taron Egerton

I'm not interested in going and doing a big, action-adventure romp with nothing to say about being a human being.

Quotes by Taron Egerton

I'm not being secretive about anything. I just actually don't have opinions about society.

Quotes by Tao Lin

Living, breathing, and being present is the practice that can lead us to having a full and authentic in-the-body experience. If we can shift our perspective from being separate to being part of it all, psychological hang-ups, insecurities, fears, and...

Quotes by Tara Stiles

I was good at embarrassing authority. It was fun. There's a fearlessness that goes along with being a kid.

Quotes by Tara Stiles

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.