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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 just like the United States, and I like being an American.

Quotes by Bobby Knight

A big part of teaching is being emphatic. Maybe I'm right or wrong, but part of my approach was that when I said something, the kids understood exactly what I meant and what I wanted.

Quotes by Bobby Knight

In our early days, being recognized on any list of great companies was hard to imagine. There were times when we sold the office furniture to make payroll.

Quotes by Bobby Kotick

Being able to evolve great franchises over time is the foundation of world-class entertainment companies.

Quotes by Bobby Kotick

I thought being a cowboy would be a terribly romantic thing to do. But it wasn't. I shoveled a lot of stalls.

Quotes by Bob Weir

The small family farm is dying; people's lives are being dislocated.

Quotes by Bobbie Ann Mason

Being in New York has definitely intensified my desire to be different and individual.

Quotes by Bobby Berk

I like being in control of making all the major decisions pertaining to my projects. That's something that you don't get to do in a group. Everything has to be voted on - every minor decision.

Quotes by Bobby Brown

I feel that the simplicity of life is just being yourself.

Quotes by Bobby Brown

I seem to be able to get along with anybody when I work because I really enjoy being there.

Quotes by Bobby Cannavale

I love being a dad. I'd do it full-time if I didn't have to make a living.

Quotes by Bobby Cannavale

The acting is better when you know your material is being judged.

Quotes by Bob Newhart

You shouldn't get too close to the truth, because then maybe you stop being funny.

Quotes by Bob Newhart

My confidence wavers between being genuine and being insecure.

Quotes by Bob Saget

The recent history of Ukraine is replete with dead journalists, beaten journalists, news agencies being shut down, and politicians being injured or killed. Most are killed in mysterious auto accidents.

Quotes by Bob Schaffer

Just being in the locker room as a young person growing up was something I've always enjoyed, without ever having it forced upon me.

Quotes by Bob Stoops

I don't get described as necessarily being aggressive. I don't know if 'laid-back' is the word. I think, if anything, what I would want people to say about me is, 'I think he had guts.'

Quotes by Bob Iger

The trouble with being a ghostwriter or artist is that you must remain rather anonymously without credit. If one wants the credit, one has to cease being a ghost and become a leader or innovator.

Quotes by Bob Kane

I stepped back from being out front to playing bass. So we started switching: I'd play bass on one song, we'd switch on the next song; I'd play piano... we'd play mandolin.

Quotes by Bob Livingston

I've always said the hardest aspect of the job of being a writer is writing.

Quotes by Bob Mayer

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.