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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.

I think the narratives on 'Trans,' 'Plans,' and 'Narrow Stairs' moved away from the way I wrote on the first couple of records, which was a lot more impressionistic. I was writing those songs in my early 20s, so I...

Quotes by Ben Gibbard

I don't regret being topless in certain things, but there were some things in 'EastEnders' where there was no reason for me to be topless.

Quotes by Ben Hardy

For a while, I didn't want to leave the house. Eventually, I just got sick of being indoors. Now I take steps not to be noticed when I don't want to be. For instance, I live near Westfield shopping centre,...

Quotes by Ben Hardy

I love being on the road, I love playing.

Quotes by Ben Harper

Ben Hopkins is a very nervous, neurotic kind of person who is afraid of not being liked by people all the time. But, Monster-Me doesn't know who those people even are.

Quotes by Ben Hopkins

Business ends up being very dynamic and situational.

Quotes by Ben Horowitz

My dad taught not only tolerance but appreciation for every human being.

Quotes by Ben Howland

We should see better and more direct measurements of economic well being.

Quotes by Ben Bernanke

The Federal Reserve, like other central banks, wields powerful tools; democratic accountability requires that the public be able to see how and for what purposes those tools are being used.

Quotes by Ben Bernanke

In any given month, a large number of workers are being hired or are leaving their current jobs, illustrating the dynamism of the U.S. labor market.

Quotes by Ben Bernanke

Now that I'm a civilian again, I can once more comment on economic and financial issues without my words being put under the microscope by Fed watchers.

Quotes by Ben Bernanke

What we need to do in this PC world is forget about unanimity of speech and unanimity of thought and we need to concentrate on being respectful of those people with whom we disagree.

Quotes by Ben Carson

I could easily have decided that life was cruel, that being black meant everything was stacked against me.

Quotes by Ben Carson

Kids have what I call a built-in hypocrisy antenna that comes up and blocks out what you're saying when you're being a hypocrite.

Quotes by Ben Carson

I have the happy circumstance of either being accused of political grandstanding on the one hand or cover-ups on the other.

Quotes by Ben Chandler

Being an actor is well paid, but it's a bit like being a circus traveler.

Quotes by Ben Chaplin

I like clothes that are simple and preferably cheap unless I'm being given it for free.

Quotes by Ben Chaplin

I'm at Leicester and with Brendan Rodgers coming in we're all loving him being there and that's where my head's at.

Quotes by Ben Chilwell

Being a bureaucrat means never having to say you're sorry.

Quotes by Ben Domenech

I stopped being a Republican because of the Iraq War.

Quotes by Ben Domenech

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.