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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.

The burdens of being a head coach are different from being an assistant. If I had been an assistant coach for awhile, then become a head coach, I probably would have lasted longer.

Quotes by Ara Parseghian

You're going to have disappointments. But how you handle those disappointments is the important thing for you and everybody that's around you. That's what I found from being not only a player but also a coach.

Quotes by Ara Parseghian

Society prizes a girl for being thin more than anything else she might bring to the table.

Quotes by Arabella Weir

I get very nervous about not being around the office.

Quotes by Arash Ferdowsi

Being sensitive means caring for your own feelings as well as those of others.

Quotes by Arbaaz Khan

Honestly, I always had the silent ambition of being a director.

Quotes by Arbaaz Khan

There are only advantages of being Salim Khan's son, Salman Khan's brother and coming from a known family.

Quotes by Arbaaz Khan

I know there are insecurities in being an actor. There are certain compromises you need to make, but they are all worth it.

Quotes by Arbaaz Khan

I exist in agreement with all the weird chaos, destruction, and agony that is undoubtedly part of the texture of being alive.

Quotes by Arca

Life is just more comfortable if you're honest and open about everything. I spent so many years being in the closet about one thing or another.

Quotes by Antony Sher

There's a difference between knowing what to do when you're rehearsing it, and being able to do it once you're adrenalized and emotional. That's when the injuries occur. Actors all want to try to pretend that they're experts at everything,...

Quotes by Antony Starr

I often think of the novel as a form that celebrates social groups, and the short story being a form that is capable of celebrating an individual or a sort of insular little pair of people.

Quotes by Antonya Nelson

Being a popular director or actor's son can be frightening in this industry. What if you are not able to make it?

Quotes by Anupam Kher

I had spent many days hungry; had slept on railway stations at times because I did not have money to pay for a hotel room... there were moments when I felt I had compromised my dignity as a human being...

Quotes by Anupam Kher

I have no illusions of being an icon to young girls or anybody.

Quotes by Anushka Sharma

I really wanted 'NH10' to be made, and being associated with it eased the entire process.

Quotes by Anushka Sharma

I love the theater, I'd love to work in theater at some point, but I grew up with movies being something that I just clung to.

Quotes by Anya Taylor-Joy

I have memories of being on the farm with my grandfather.

Quotes by apl.de.ap

There were a lot of gangs in high school. Instead of being in a gang, I decided to dance.

Quotes by apl.de.ap

It was already hard enough growing up in the Philippines but imagine being blind, that's 10 times harder.

Quotes by apl.de.ap

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.