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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's so many lies being told throughout the media and people just run with the lies. They're numb to it. Too many followers, not enough leaders.

Quotes by Big Boi

I miss being on the road. I miss being in front of the fans of the WWE Universe. I miss being on RAW every Monday. I'm just really, really itching to get back.

Quotes by Big Cass

It seems like music gets put in this hub where you have to rap about this, and the minute you do something else, it's like you changing. Nah, I'm being creative.

Quotes by Big K.R.I.T.

I don't think I'll ever become comfortable with just being here. I always want to take it further.

Quotes by Big K.R.I.T.

I really don't care with whom you sleep. I just care what kind of a decent human being you are.

Quotes by Betty White

I think the hardest part about being a teenager is dealing with other teenagers - the criticism and the ridicule, the gossip and rumors.

Quotes by Beverley Mitchell

I deny the very existence of that Almighty Supreme Being.

Quotes by Bhagat Singh

There was no audience for my books. The Indians didn't regard me as an Indian and North Americans couldn't conceive of me of a North American writer, not being white and brought up on wheat germ. My fiction got lost.

Quotes by Bharati Mukherjee

Globally, ride sharing is a very intense industry with a lot of money being thrown around.

Quotes by Bhavish Aggarwal

I don't have a problem with being overweight. That's fine. But there's a thin line between being unhealthy and overweight.

Quotes by Bhumi Pednekar

Why is it that the king can do no wrong? This shows they do not regard the king as being a human. But the king can do wrong.

Quotes by Bhumibol Adulyadej

Being a swing bowler, bowling at the death is just an added facet in my bowling.

Quotes by Bhuvneshwar Kumar

I'm an only child, and I don't mind being alone.

Quotes by Bianca Andreescu

There's a lot of maintenance that goes into being a professional singer.

Quotes by Betty Buckley

The integral part of being a star is having the will to win. All the champions have it.

Quotes by Betty Cuthbert

I think people let their guards down when they think that they're not being intimidated or they're not being threatened.

Quotes by Betty Gabriel

Being out there in the ocean, God's creation, it's like a gift He has given us to enjoy.

Quotes by Bethany Hamilton

I think everyone is most confident when they are just being themselves and not trying to impress others.

Quotes by Bethany Mota

In many ways, being pregnant and working were more difficult than motherhood.

Quotes by Bethenny Frankel

I can't work without my family being with me.

Quotes by Bethenny Frankel

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.