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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 Confederates had suspected Wild Bill of being a spy for two or three days, and had watched him closely.

Quotes by Buffalo Bill

I was very unhappy when I used to record and things wouldn't turn out the way I would want to, because I was being such a nice girl. I wouldn't complain when things were going wrong.

Quotes by Buffy Sainte-Marie

I love being around my family.

Quotes by Bryce Harper

I've been amazed by the numbers that have come out to see the torch relay, so being a part of it is lovely.

Quotes by Bryn Terfel

I was not bitter by not being allowed to play in the major leagues. I just said, 'The time has not come.'

Quotes by Buck Leonard

Being cold for a short period of time is not life-threatening. You can perform a task when you're cold. We proved that when the Vikings played outside.

Quotes by Bud Grant

Being a day player, period, is one of the hardest things you can do as an actor.

Quotes by Bryan Cranston

I love being Jewish, but I think that our generation is the first generation that crossed that line between being a cultural versus a practicing Jew.

Quotes by Bryan Fogel

I have no interest in being famous for the sake of being famous.

Quotes by Bryan Greenberg

All the stuff about being a drinking club, or having players who were not good enough, I treat as rubbish.

Quotes by Bryan Robson

We're all burdened by our history of racial inequality. It's created a kind of smog that we all breathe in, and it has prevented us from being healthy.

Quotes by Bryan Stevenson

In all known time there has never been a greater monster or miracle than the human being.

Quotes by Bryant H. McGill

Our understanding of the world around us is constantly being redefined and expanded, and so therefore, it is wiser to be passionate about seeking for truth than knowing it.

Quotes by Bryant H. McGill

When you are not free, you are not creating; you are being created.

Quotes by Bryant H. McGill

What's the point in being an unpopular writer? It just doesn't make a lot of sense. For me it doesn't, anyway.

Quotes by Bryce Courtenay

What I do is not go outside. My hobby is that I write, so if I'm not acting or being a mom, I'm writing.

Quotes by Bryce Dallas Howard

I want to be the best actor that I can be; I want to be working in this business absolutely, and if that means being a movie star, then OK, that's fine. But to me, movie star, celebrity, all that...

Quotes by Bryce Dallas Howard

I believe in justice, and I believe in people being held responsible for their actions.

Quotes by Bruce Willis

I have zero interest in performing in films to try to convey any kind of message. My job is to be entertaining. There's a very different point of view about messages in films in Europe than there is in the...

Quotes by Bruce Willis

I'm much more proud of being a father than being an actor.

Quotes by Bruce Willis

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.