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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.

I have a very small platform, and if I can use that to reach some kid who's teased for being effeminate or likes clothes, then I've done my job.

Quotes by Brad Goreski

We have relationships and know the exact outcome with that person because we don't deal with ourselves and don't deal with our issues and end up being attracted to the same person or the person is attracted to our energy.

Quotes by Boris Kodjoe

The Republic of Macedonia is being built on democratic ideals and values, not on ethnic groups. Those ideals and values include economic opportunities, language and educational opportunities, religious rights, and political processes.

Quotes by Boris Trajkovski

I was pretty young when my folks were playing those kinds of records, '70s rock and psychedelic stuff. So I just remember those songs being synonymous with my childhood, and I was always trying to imitate them on piano.

Quotes by Borns

Honestly, I try to think about when I first got into wrestling, and I remember Wrestle Mania VI being the first time that I watched Wrestle Mania as it happened.

Quotes by Box Brown

I do enjoy being at the ocean, like most people, but not so much being on the ocean.

Quotes by Boyan Slat

We use a curtain, so we don't use a net, so there's nothing sea life can get entangled with. And also, the system moves very slowly. It moves around 4 inches per second on average. So really, the chances of...

Quotes by Boyan Slat

I've always done everything at my disposal to avoid labeling what I do, or to avoid being labeled myself.

Quotes by Boyd Rice

I only have one job, and that's being a storyteller.

Quotes by Bonnie Hunt

You gain a certain maturity from being a nurse in a cancer ward.

Quotes by Bonnie Hunt

There are some artists that don't like working with other females, which is fine. They have their own thing. I personally love being surrounded by other females.

Quotes by Bonnie McKee

I grew up in Los Angeles in a Quaker family, and for me being Quaker was a political calling rather than a religious one.

Quotes by Bonnie Raitt

I think it's our job to write about what we're going through at the moment, and being 41, I'm not going to write about the same things I wrote about at 20. I don't think artists should be farmed out...

Quotes by Bonnie Raitt

The best thing about success was being able to buy my parents a house.

Quotes by Bonnie Tyler

I'm a small-town kid from Winnsboro, La., who grew up not really being comfortable talking to people.

Quotes by Booger McFarland

Nothing motivates an 18-year-old like being disrespected.

Quotes by Booger McFarland

What makes a three-man booth challenging is everybody's gotta give up a little something. Right? Because normally you'd have one guy being the analyst, and he's got the ability to go at his own pace and do everything and break...

Quotes by Booger McFarland

I like being out front, doing what I do, but then I also like playing in a band too. I'd like to do stuff like I did with Deee-lite. I went out and played with them and they were the...

Quotes by Bootsy Collins

My chances of being PM are about as good as the chances of finding Elvis on Mars, or my being reincarnated as an olive.

Quotes by Boris Johnson

I have as much chance of becoming Prime Minister as of being decapitated by a frisbee or of finding Elvis.

Quotes by Boris Johnson

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.