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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 can't believe we're being paid to live in New York.

Quotes by Blake Lively

I'm so used to being within 10 minutes of my family.

Quotes by Blake Lively

I've never been a big fan of gossip. Being a victim of it, I knew how much it hurt.

Quotes by Blake Lively

There's no point for me in being a writer and having all these blocked places where I feel I can't think freely and imagine freely. There just really is no point.

Quotes by Binyavanga Wainaina

I want to do entertaining films, where a woman gets the respect of being an actor.

Quotes by Bipasha Basu

Young people are being elected for School Boards all over the country.

Quotes by Birch Bayh

I'm used to being nervous for shows in general.

Quotes by Bishop Briggs

I've always viewed writing as an outlet for being vulnerable and all that comes with that. You are able to let things all out.

Quotes by Bishop Briggs

I definitely have some stereotypical qualities of being a Latina. I talk with my hands, which means I knock stuff over all the time.

Quotes by Bitsie Tulloch

There's not enough people being daring and different. There are a lot of followers in hip-hop.

Quotes by Biz Markie

I love 'Yo Gabba Gabba!' because it's a real kids' show. There hasn't been a real kids' show since 'Dora the Explorer.' It mixes hip-hop with being a kid. Hip-hop came from youths anyway. It's just a great, funky show.

Quotes by Biz Markie

Usually when I make a record, I know what the potential is going to be, but I didn't know that 'Just A Friend' was going to be that big. 'Just A Friend' opened a world up where I never knew...

Quotes by Biz Markie

Positive culture comes from being mindful, and respecting your coworkers, and being empathetic.

Quotes by Biz Stone

Success for me is being comfortable, and not in terms of a certain level of financial status, but that comfort comes from within.

Quotes by BJ the Chicago Kid

I love being a very personal singer-songwriter, but I also like being a scientist or explorer.

Quotes by Bjork

Being a musician is very easy. My house is full of musical instruments. There's a lot of music, always.

Quotes by Bjork

I guess I'm quite used to not being understood rather than being understood.

Quotes by Bjork

Some values must be universal, like human rights and the equal worth of every human being.

Quotes by Bjorn Ulvaeus

For me, life is about being positive and hopeful, choosing to be joyful, choosing to be encouraging, choosing to be empowering.

Quotes by Billy Porter

I got out of the business because I went from being the biggest artist on my record label to someone they didn't even want to have around.

Quotes by Billy Squier

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.