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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.

There's nothing wrong with being honest about what you are.

Quotes by Brandon Victor Dixon

I don't worry about running myself ragged. I worry about being bored.

Quotes by Brantley Gilbert

I take a lot of pride in being able to say that what you see is what you get.

Quotes by Brantley Gilbert

I like being different.

Quotes by Brantley Gilbert

Being in Nashville was not me, and I needed to go home and reset before I got in over my head.

Quotes by Brantley Gilbert

School is not for me. I'm volatile and hate being told what to do.

Quotes by Bray Wyatt

I think what really clicked for me was when I started booking commercials as a dancer... just being on set and seeing every element of production, it was magic to me.

Quotes by Bree Turner

Being a secretary was considered a very good job in those days.

Quotes by Brenda Blethyn

The hardest thing about being on the road is not being with my animals.

Quotes by Brandi Carlile

Being on the road every week is not new to me.

Quotes by Brandi Rhodes

Being a part of the Women of Honor championship tournament is historical.

Quotes by Brandi Rhodes

There is a difference between being a wrestler and being a pro wrestler.

Quotes by Brandi Rhodes

It's not the part of being a celebrity that's so attractive to me. It's being recognized for your accomplishments and what you've done... becoming closer to what you want to achieve in life.

Quotes by Brandon Adams

Being an artist for my well being and as a living, I live in a place of observance and interest in what I consider to be the most relevant questions.

Quotes by Brandon Boyd

Even leaving aside government policy, whole industries are already making expensive changes around the perceived need to 'go green.' Al Gore and countless other prophets of global catastrophe are making megamillions pushing these expensive solutions. Schoolchildren around the globe are...

Quotes by Bradley A. Smith

I remember being away somewhere, and I had forgotten it was Valentine's Day with a person, and that was very embarrassing.

Quotes by Bradley Cooper

Being in 'Us Weekly' does not make you famous.

Quotes by Bradley Cooper

I used to watch 'Doctor Who' as a child with William Hartnell and Pat Troughton in the black-and-white days, so being cast is brilliant.

Quotes by Bradley Walsh

It's just about being an entertainer; it's about having all those tools over the years to do all sorts: films, musicals, playing a bit of piano, running a quiz show - it just becomes part of the job.

Quotes by Bradley Walsh

My heart is just being in this industry. I've been lucky enough to have been in films, plays, and on radio.

Quotes by Bradley Walsh

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.