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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 was pretty vocal about being anti-Brexit before the referendum vote.

Quotes by Taavet Hinrikus

As consumers in general, and with Millennials in particular, we're getting used to everything being cheaper, faster, better - and banks aren't keeping up.

Quotes by Taavet Hinrikus

I naturally wanted to be saved, so when I came home I told my mom I wanted to be confirmed. That's the way I related to it, being raised an Episcopalian. I went to Dallas and got confirmed.

Quotes by T Bone Burnett

I read widely - for news, the arts, science, for entertainment, and the value of being informed - and, as a fiction writer, I can't help transposing what I learn into the scenario for a novel or story.

Quotes by T. C. Boyle

One of the things about my ministry is that I have never branded myself as being above the people or superior to people.

Quotes by T. D. Jakes

As a painter you're responsible yourself, 100 percent. In film, you have the editor, the director, the other actors. It has the advantage of not being solitary.

Quotes by Sylvia Kristel

In the end, if you can't trust each other, what's the point of being married?

Quotes by Sylvie Meis

Have the courage to be ignorant of a great number of things, in order to avoid the calamity of being ignorant of everything.

Quotes by Sydney Smith

Working with Amy Adams was amazing. I've always looked up to her as an actor and as a role model, so being able to be on set with her was completely beyond anything I could ever imagine.

Quotes by Sydney Sweeney

When it's a bigger character, and there's a lot going on for her, and there are all these different elements that go into the character, I just love being able to dive into it.

Quotes by Sydney Sweeney

That's what Rocky is all about: pride, reputation, and not being another bum in the neighborhood.

Quotes by Sylvester Stallone

I love being verbal in films.

Quotes by Sylvester Stallone

I think of me being a painter eventually.

Quotes by Syd Barrett

It's rather difficult to think of anybody being really interested in me.

Quotes by Syd Barrett

The purpose of art is to accumulate the human within the human being.

Quotes by Svetlana Alexievich

Where can we go to find God if we cannot see Him in our own hearts and in every living being.

Swami Vivekananda

It's great that I don't have to apologize about being over 26.

Quotes by Swoosie Kurtz

I happen to have the benefit of having a son-in-law who was the former Mr. France and a trainer. I like being his benefactor and I like the way he works.

Quotes by Suzanne Somers

I want to avoid being labeled a sexy starlet, even at the cost of not working.

Quotes by Suzy Kendall

Government has not been good about being good stewards of policy.

Quotes by Suzan DelBene

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.