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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.

Being with my family is my highest priority.

Quotes by Bethenny Frankel

Until you become a woman you don't know the things that come with being a woman.

Quotes by Bethenny Frankel

I'm not overly focused on being loved by everybody.

Quotes by Bethenny Frankel

I like to look nice, but I'm not marketing being beautiful.

Quotes by Bethenny Frankel

As much as I was encouraged by the number of female-centric shows being bandied about, it feels like we're being treated like a trend or a quota to be filled.

Quotes by Betsy Beers

Being a little bit of a movie buff, the fact that I'm working in the middle of movie history is incredible.

Quotes by Betsy Beers

I greatly appreciate being asked to be part of President-elect Trump's team and I will continue to enthusiastically support him and his agenda for American renewal.

Quotes by Betsy DeVos

Being deliberate in decisionmaking isn't always flashy, but it does get results.

Quotes by Betsy Hodges

Being constantly with children was like wearing a pair of shoes that were expensive and too small. She couldn't bear to throw them out, but they gave her blisters.

Quotes by Beryl Bainbridge

There's a lot more to being a woman than being 18 years old on the cover of Maxim magazine.

Quotes by Beth Broderick

I cannot imagine a worse job than being president of these Untied States in these most trying of times. President Barack Obama has been under siege from every side for the entirety of his time in office.

Quotes by Beth Broderick

I had so much anger and judgement towards myself for my work not being up to the standard that I expected it to be, so I wouldn't allow myself to complete anything.

Quotes by Beth Hart

I love being an American, and it's a beautiful country, but we are a bunch of whack jobs. We have got so much to learn.

Quotes by Beth Hart

If I'm in a good place, then I'm really open-minded to what's being presented, but if I'm in a bad place, I'm much more closed-minded.

Quotes by Beth Hart

I'm a Bipolar 1, Rapid Cycler. So really easily, if I'm around people that are sick and are not medicated, and there's a lot of people going to AA that should be medicated that are really, truly mentally ill, then...

Quotes by Beth Hart

I just loved being divorced from my own wretchedness.

Quotes by Beth Henley

I was just restless with being in school; so I went out to Los Angeles.

Quotes by Beth Henley

I have Glocks, .45s, Berettas, Remingtons. I like the marksmanship and the discipline that it takes to be a gun owner. I like the machinery. Being able to take it out and clean it is even more fascinating than having...

Quotes by Bernie Mac

The success of my comedy has been not being afraid to touch on subject matters or issues that everyone else is politically scared of.

Quotes by Bernie Mac

I have never been able to discover anything disgraceful in being a colored man. But I have often found it inconvenient - in America.

Quotes by Bert Williams

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.