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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.

For being the largest generation in American history, the Millennial generation inspires a ridiculous degree of overgeneralization.

Quotes by Ben Domenech

I'm a long way from being a Damien Hirst.

Quotes by Ben Eine

I'm tired of being hunted all over. I can't go anywhere without criticism.

Quotes by Bela Karolyi

I just liked the idea of being engaged.

Quotes by Belinda Carlisle

Being famous for fame's sake wasn't the goal when I co-founded the Go-Go's. I just wanted to sing and have a laugh.

Quotes by Belinda Carlisle

In L.A., I love being with my friends and being able to eat out and wear tank tops at night.

Quotes by Bella Hadid

There's something really great and romantic about being poor and sleeping on couches.

Quotes by Ben Affleck

Yes, I'm going to be the President of the United States. You know why? You think you can get chicks by being in the movies? You can really get chicks by being the President.

Quotes by Ben Affleck

I just feel like sometimes I'm a force to be dealt with. My talents are sometimes overused and also sometimes underused. It's not easy being me.

Quotes by Ben Affleck

As an actor, you can steer a scene in another direction by playing it a little differently. And honestly? I like being an actor, and I want to keep having a career.

Quotes by Ben Affleck

I don't see my dancing or acting as two separate things. I don't define them separately, so I can't say one has helped the other, It's all the same thing. More than anything I love being on stage and performing.

Quotes by Bebe Neuwirth

I'm very obsessed with not being perfect.

Quotes by Bebe Rexha

Being able to take musical ideas through every iteration is attractive to me. Granted, not everyone's going to want to listen to that, but it should exist.

Quotes by Beck

Being a teenager, it's so hard to find foundation that's good for your skin for everyday wear.

Quotes by Becky G

I had a fantastic career. I loved being a professional athlete.

Quotes by Becky Hammon

I'm up for challenges. I'm up for being outside the box, making tough decisions and challenges... And I'm a little bit of an adrenaline junkie.

Quotes by Becky Hammon

A lot of sport is being comfortable with being uncomfortable.

Quotes by Becky Sauerbrunn

Arguably, it was the introduction of international non-proliferation treaties in the late '80s that finally led to the missiles being removed from Greenham Common.

Quotes by Beeban Kidron

I like the accidental nature of being in the real world.

Quotes by Beeban Kidron

I've liked being Jewish in America - there's a secular version of Jewishness there that's more about bagels and jokes than going to synagogues.

Quotes by Beeban Kidron

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.