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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.

If a speculator is correct half of the time, he is hitting a good average. Even being right 3 or 4 times out of 10 should yield a person a fortune if he has the sense to cut his losses...

Quotes by Bernard Baruch

The captain thing was really an honor, and it was really flattering for me. It was really something that I didn't expect, and I would say that was the highlight of my career so far, being elected captain by my...

Quotes by Benjamin Watson

I pride myself on leaving no stone unturned as far as being the most prepared that I can be.

Quotes by Benjamin Watson

It's really hard to do this life - to be a human being alone.

Quotes by Benji Madden

There's always something happening in pretty much every moment of every scene of everything I've ever worked on in longform that's not being expressed or acknowledged.

Quotes by Bennett Miller

It's about creating an atmosphere so that characters can just live in front of the cameras. And to be sensitive, and for the actor to know the sensitivity that they are being observed with.

Quotes by Bennett Miller

I think when an actor feels like they're being watched with great sensitivity and a subtle eye and a nose for truthfulness, that has some effect.

Quotes by Bennett Miller

It destroys one's nerves to be amiable every day to the same human being.

Quotes by Benjamin Disraeli

I guess I don't so much mind being old, as I mind being fat and old.

Quotes by Benjamin Franklin

This Government has found occasion to express, in a friendly spirit, but with much earnestness, to the Government of the Czar, its serious concern because of the harsh measures now being enforced against the Hebrews in Russia.

Quotes by Benjamin Harrison

The thing I love most about acting is that your capacity evolves as you evolve as a human being.

Quotes by Ben Whishaw

I think being very thin has had a lot to do with how I've been cast.

Quotes by Ben Whishaw

Being a posh actor in England you cannot escape the class-typing from whatever side you look at it.

Quotes by Benedict Cumberbatch

I had the privilege of being able to choose, or at least have the opportunity to work at, being anything but an actor.

Quotes by Benedict Cumberbatch

One of the best things about being an actor is that it's a meritocracy.

Quotes by Benedict Cumberbatch

Do I like being thought of as attractive? I don't know anyone on Earth who doesn't, but I do find it funny.

Quotes by Benedict Cumberbatch

I'm not concentrated or concerned with any other factors rather than just being able to do the best job that I can.

Quotes by Benigno Aquino III

I don't think I ever wanted to be a journalist - I was more interested in what comes from being a journalist.

Quotes by Benjamin Booker

I profoundly do not believe that the United States could make things better in Syria by being there. And we have an evidentiary record of what happens when we're there - nearly a decade in Iraq.

Quotes by Ben Rhodes

For many Americans, 'Vietnam' is a word associated with war and the extraordinarily complex history between our countries. But since normalization began, the U.S. and Vietnam have steadily built bonds of partnership, demonstrating that we can recognize history without being...

Quotes by Ben Rhodes

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.