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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.

There are two sides to being pregnant. There is the beautiful, wonderful blessing side. The second side - it sucks!

Quotes by Tamar Braxton

You don't find happiness by being able to buy everything you want, whenever you want it.

Quotes by Tamara Ecclestone

I understood from an early age what being competitive means.

Quotes by Tamara Ecclestone

I really like being married. I love my husband.

Quotes by Talia Balsam

I would say divorce, breaking up, being a child of divorce, any of those things are always very challenging.

Quotes by Talia Balsam

As far as being on a major label, some labels get it and get what they have to do, and some labels don't. I don't think the label I'm on necessarily gets it, but I think over time they're gonna...

Quotes by Talib Kweli

I think I'm a better filmmaker than actor, so I already know that. That's OK. I can handle not being a famous actor.

Quotes by Taika Waititi

Progress to reduce hunger is being made by tackling both the cause and the consequences of extreme poverty and famine.

Quotes by Tae Yoo

Every day, I witness innovative technologies being used to not only address social challenges but to build stronger communities - here in the U.S. and across the globe.

Quotes by Tae Yoo

ICT careers are becoming more complex as a result of the digital revolution, where smarter connections are being made between people, processes, data, and things.

Quotes by Tae Yoo

I don't care about being in the public eye.

Quotes by Tab Hunter

I invite you, from my sentiments, my convictions and my responsibilities, to work together in the construction of a Uruguay where being young is not suspicious, where aging is not a problem.

Quotes by Tabare Vazquez

When it comes to being on stage, I might be on stage one minute and the next minute I might be in the audience, dancing and lifting people's spirits.

Quotes by Taboo

A lot of people have a misconception about artists, that they're invincible, you know, they're on a different plateau. But I'm just a human being.

Quotes by Taboo

There are so many wonderful films being made everywhere, including in Hollywood.

Quotes by Tabu

I do like the idea of being an auteur in the sense of writing and being in your own stuff.

Quotes by T. J. Miller

If you desire to drain to the dregs the fullest cup of scorn and hatred that a fellow human being can pour out for you, let a young mother hear you call dear baby 'it.'

Quotes by T. S. Eliot

And they write innumerable books; being too vain and distracted for silence: seeking every one after his own elevation, and dodging his emptiness.

Quotes by T. S. Eliot

The soul is so far from being a monad that we have not only to interpret other souls to ourself but to interpret ourself to ourself.

Quotes by T. S. Eliot

As long as I get to do the kind of work I want to do, I am okay with being a Z-lister.

Quotes by Taapsee Pannu

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.