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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.

It has been a pleasure being in the same era. I mean, the guy's last name is Bolt, and he's the fastest man ever. You can't write a story like that, and so to be in the pages in there...

Quotes by Ashton Eaton

True luxury is being able to own your time - to be able to take a walk, sit on your porch, read the paper, not take the call, not be compelled by obligation.

Quotes by Ashton Kutcher

I've learned the hard way how valuable privacy is. And I've learned that there are a lot of things in your life that really benefit from being private. And relationships are one of them.

Quotes by Ashton Kutcher

I didn't know that '12 Years a Slave' was being filmed at the same time we were making 'The Retrieval.'

Quotes by Ashton Sanders

My self-publishing adventure led to my work being picked up by a traditional publisher and eventually hitting the bestseller lists. That led to two more bestselling novels.

Quotes by Ashwin Sanghi

Humankind would improve if we concentrated less on being human and more on being kind.

Quotes by Ashwin Sanghi

While I acknowledge that it's not my whiteness that has given me my platform entirely... it's part of the reason I've garnered so much acceptance and praise for being out and nonbinary.

Quotes by Asia Kate Dillon

The stories I grew up with, whether it came to queer representation or representation of anyone that was different, it was always a story of, like, very sad, usually ended up with somebody dying, and it made the idea of...

Quotes by Asia Kate Dillon

I wanted to study film at an art school - I loved the idea of being surrounded by designers and artists. We were encouraged to be experimental.

Quotes by Asif Kapadia

Martin Scorsese was being given an honorary doctorate, and one of the tutors asked if there was a student film he particularly liked. He mentioned our film. There was a dinner after the final show just for the tutors, but...

Quotes by Asif Kapadia

As a customer, I would see pieces that I loved and then find out they weren't being made because no store had ordered them.

Quotes by Aslaug Magnusdottir

Every fair-minded person holding a position of authority must support the few who have stood up against the injustice being perpetrated in the name of blasphemy.

Quotes by Asma Jahangir

Attempts are being made to turn Pakistan into a security state. If they succeed they should better rename it 'ISIstan.'

Quotes by Asma Jahangir

Being called a new artist doesn't bother me at all.

Quotes by Ashley McBryde

By virtue of being born to humanity, every human being has a right to the development and fulfillment of his potentialities as a human being.

Quotes by Ashley Montagu

I definitely want to go against the grain - break those rules and create clothing that is fun for women and shows their personality and just enjoy wearing it and being fashion-forward.

Quotes by Ashley Nell Tipton

Going into the hospital for something that was caused by just being overweight really struck a nerve. I didn't ever want to be in that pain again or have another scare like that. I was like, I really need to...

Quotes by Ashley Nell Tipton

Being dyslexic, creativity was my way of expressing myself.

Quotes by Ashley Nell Tipton

I love to sew. But when it's something that's being repetitive over and over and over again, it takes a toll.

Quotes by Ashley Nell Tipton

It's a constant battle being a plus-size designer.

Quotes by Ashley Nell Tipton

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.