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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.

Paying attention to what we allow ourselves to pay attention to is a tricky thing. It's like being in two places at once but completely worth the discipline. We can react mindlessly or respond mindfully. It's up to us.

Quotes by Tara Stiles

I like being involved with projects that are not only entertaining but are also thought provoking. Either that, or jobs that keep a roof over my head. A mixture of both is always nice.

Quotes by Tanc Sade

I am used to training 10 to 12 sessions a week, so I have the physical and mental endurance that comes with being an athlete.

Quotes by Tanc Sade

Free-diving is all about being lean, being super-flexible, and having a good breath hold.

Quotes by Tanc Sade

Issues to do with disability, mental health and not being neurotypical often affect many genuine teenagers but are rarely reflected in the fiction they read.

Quotes by Tansy Rayner Roberts

After my debut in 2005, I had done almost 15 films till 2008, with 'Saas Bahu and Sensex' being the last. Hence, I thought it was time to slow down.

Quotes by Tanushree Dutta

I love being from Wisconsin.

Quotes by Tanya Fischer

I just want to keep at it. I can't wait to see, after years of being around, the roles I can play when I'm a crazy old lady.

Quotes by Tanya Fischer

I'm about being honest and knowing that people are watching, and they want to know that I'm asking questions that they want the answers to.

Quotes by Tamron Hall

The 1950s would be my ideal decade because I'm actually very traditional; I enjoy being at home, and I'm a complete nester.

Quotes by Tamsin Egerton

I think the most rewarding part for me is kind of not knowing where the story's going next, and then finding out and being blown away by it.

Quotes by Tamzin Merchant

I love being able to do a bit of theatre, do a bit of telly, and do a bit of film.

Quotes by Tamzin Outhwaite

My mum was the worst time-keeper, and she never worried about the house being spotless, so it was always the place where all my mates wanted to hang out.

Quotes by Tamzin Outhwaite

I didn't enjoy being pregnant. You feel particularly ungraceful.

Quotes by Tamzin Outhwaite

It is okay to be an outsider, a recent arrival, new on the scene - and not just okay, but something to be thankful for... Because being an insider can so easily mean collapsing the horizons, can so easily mean...

Quotes by Tan Le

I'm a perfectionist about being on time.

Quotes by Tammin Sursok

I see myself as being a long-term England player - I am 100 percent focused here to try and get into that team.

Quotes by Tammy Abraham

It is hard to look the other way when a dictator is being so cruel and violent with his own people.

Quotes by Tammy Baldwin

I got into physics through pop science and quantum science and ended up being such a quantum groupie.

Quotes by Talulah Riley

Even if one is not a great actor, just being in front of the camera requires a lot of effort.

Quotes by Tamannaah

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.