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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.

Sharks are being driven to extinction because people want to eat their fins and their flesh.

Quotes by Barbara Block

I cannot even remember a time before being conscious of James Bond.

Quotes by Barbara Broccoli

To us, family means putting your arms around each other and being there.

Quotes by Barbara Bush

By 2022, China is expected to cede the dubious distinction of being the world's most populous nation to India, according to the population division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs.

Quotes by Barbara Demick

All prisons that have existed in our society to date put people away as no human being should ever be put away.

Quotes by Barbara Deming

But we must not, if we are loyal, disperse our energies in a partisan warfare that is waged without regard to its consequences to the well being, security, or honor of the country.

Quotes by Bainbridge Colby

If I came in with the mindset of just being happy that I got drafted and just to settle for a backup job, that wouldn't be myself.

Quotes by Baker Mayfield

I love being around my teammates, and I love leading and having responsibility.

Quotes by Baker Mayfield

Fortunate people often have very favorable beginnings and very tragic endings. What matters isn't being applauded when you arrive - for that is common - but being missed when you leave.

Quotes by Baltasar Gracian

If I can do anything to help Bollywood by being in politics, I think it's worth my while.

Quotes by Bappi Lahiri

No human being, or party can defeat me.

Quotes by Bappi Lahiri

The feeling of being interested can act as a kind of neurological signal, directing us to fruitful areas of inquiry.

Quotes by B. F. Skinner

Reinforcement is being right.

Quotes by B. F. Skinner

Being the champ is fake, all of that is all fake.

Quotes by B. J. Penn

I don't miss a three-month training camp. I don't miss fight week. But I do miss being the baddest man on the planet.

Quotes by B. J. Penn

I guess being a competitor, you always have that itch. But what it is is... it's tough.

Quotes by B. J. Penn

The look of being too deliberately dressed, with everything cautiously matching, always bores me.

Quotes by Babe Paley

Who is richer? The man who is seen, but cannot see? Or the man who is not being seen, but can see?

Quotes by Babe Ruth

I would say that I've been lucky. Being blessed and not really ever giving up.

Quotes by Babyface

It's about finding great artists and being part of their careers.

Quotes by Babyface

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.