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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.

Hell is the highest reward that the devil can offer you for being a servant of his.

Quotes by Billy Sunday

If there's anything I hate more than not being taken seriously, it's being taken too seriously.

Quotes by Billy Wilder

In real life, I am trying to save the Steve Irwin wildlife preserve. It's in Australia, up on Cape York, and it's in danger of being strip-mined.

Quotes by Bindi Irwin

The first time I had a secretary, I was sheepish about being demanding or even asking questions.

Quotes by Bing Gordon

Fame is being asked to sign your autograph on the back of a cigarette packet.

Quotes by Billy Connolly

Did Muddy Waters play an acoustic? Well of course he did. But did he turn his back on being able to plug it in and play louder? No, he plugged in and turned it up and got miles and miles...

Quotes by Billy Gibbons

I enjoy seeing young people being interested in what they can do.

Quotes by Billy Higgins

We are living in a time when American popular music is finally being recognized as one of our most successful exports. The demand is huge.

Quotes by Billy Joel

Those who have expressed doubts and misgivings about their ability to live this kind of life shouldn't try, because being a musician is not something you chose to be, it is something you are.

Quotes by Billy Joel

There's a deep-seated paranoia that Americans have about not being Americans or something.

Quotes by Billy Joel

Musicians now find themselves in the unlikely position of being legitimate. At least the IRS thinks so.

Quotes by Billy Joel

Most people are satisfied with the junk food being sold as music.

Quotes by Billy Joel

I definitely prefer being a lover than a fighter.

Quotes by Billy Joel

I'm not a big TV watcher guy; I like being outside.

Quotes by Billy Magnussen

What I miss when I'm away is the pride in baseball. Especially the pride of being on a team that wins.

Quotes by Billy Martin

I think self-awareness is probably the most important thing towards being a champion.

Quotes by Billie Jean King

I don't want to live in an ivory tower, being the songwriter who just turns inward.

Quotes by Billie Joe Armstrong

When you get real stage fright, it comes like a sledgehammer out of the blue in the middle of something that you know you've done too many times before, and there's no rhyme or reason for it. It's something quite...

Quotes by Billie Whitelaw

The art from the East is influenced by nature and touch. That comes from being more attuned to the environment.

Quotes by Billy Al Bengston

Try being my size and going into a public restroom.

Quotes by Billy Barty

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.