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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 my sister and I just focus on working hard. We started off working with Wal-Mart on our first clothing line as an extension of our personal brand when we were 12, and we got to learn about being...

Quotes by Ashley Olsen

I hate, just hate, being late.

Quotes by Ashley Roberts

Not being a comic book fan, being thrown into that and seeing the extreme - it's taken very seriously. So I tried to do as much learning as I could about it so I wasn't mean or anything.

Quotes by Ashley Scott

I don't mind being a Disney girl.

Quotes by Ashley Tisdale

I love being creative.

Quotes by Ashley Tisdale

In high school, it was all about popularity, being with the boyfriend and all the girls thinking he's cute.

Quotes by Ashley Tisdale

I love being busy.

Quotes by Ashley Tisdale

I love being home at Christmastime.

Quotes by Ashley Tisdale

It's hard being on the best team in the world.

Quotes by Ashlyn Harris

What I love so much about being a part of Umbro and the partnership is they authentically let me be me.

Quotes by Ashlyn Harris

I went to college in North Carolina, so something about being in the East Coast is home for me.

Quotes by Ashlyn Harris

I did learn that there's a bigger picture than just being the best at your sport.

Quotes by Ashlyn Harris

Being pregnant was the healthiest I've ever been in my life. Except for the cupcakes.

Quotes by Ashlee Simpson

The hardest thing is that I never do anything the same way twice, and when I'm on the air, I'm very unscripted, and I'm very comfortable in that role. So me being scripted is not a comfortable place for me.

Quotes by Ashleigh Banfield

I went from not being known anywhere in the world to winning junior Wimbledon and six months later playing the Australian Open. I was a victim of my own success, really.

Quotes by Ashleigh Barty

There has to be a very good balance between being aggressive and then being able to defend as well.

Quotes by Ashleigh Barty

For me, working is the ultimate vacation, for lack of a better word. Its being in-between jobs were it becomes emotional, and brutal, and draining.

Quotes by Ashley Bell

There's no such thing as being perfect, and that doesn't just mean the perfect body.

Quotes by Ashley Graham

The beauty of being a curvier girl is that we're all shaped so differently.

Quotes by Ashley Graham

I take my hat off to mums who have lots of kids. Anyone that says being a mum isn't a full-time job has obviously never had any.

Quotes by Ashley Jensen

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.