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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.

Our stuff is more about being positive, but not in a preachy way.

Quotes by apl.de.ap

Being adopted was my motivation to help others by first becoming successful.

Quotes by apl.de.ap

Human rights are being violated in so many places. But we don't give up because we know respect for human rights and human dignity is a basic condition for peace.

Quotes by Antonio Guterres

I've made no secret that although I loved being a legislator, I particularly loved being a chief executive.

Quotes by Antonio Villaraigosa

Don't let the Monday morning quarterbacks stop you from being bold. You've got to set a high bar.

Quotes by Antonio Villaraigosa

One has this image of the Soviet state and the Red Army as being extremely disciplined but in the first four months of 1945 their soldiers were completely out of control.

Quotes by Antony Beevor

My photography changed from being more documentary-like to arranging things more, and that came into being partly because I started doing music videos, and I incorporated some things from the music videos into my photography again, by arranging things more.

Quotes by Anton Corbijn

It's great that ballroom dancing is being recognised. For many years ballroom dancers were misunderstood and other dance forms didn't want anything to do with us.

Quotes by Anton du Beke

I've never worried about being rich or famous - for me, it's all about the dancing.

Quotes by Anton du Beke

I'd love to be in a period drama - that's my obsession. But being a mixed-race actress, there aren't so many roles you're right for.

Quotes by Antonia Thomas

I completely take on the risk, the poker game, which being an artist means, and I'm going to try to make a film which honestly reflects what I have in my head.

Quotes by Antonio Banderas

I'm a true professional. I don't play no acting games, and I take pride in my work and being a professional.

Quotes by Antonio Brown

It's a team game, but you've got to have individuals that really want the ball and want the pressure of being there to help get in a position to win.

Quotes by Antonio Brown

I never want to make the quarterback feel like I'm being a distraction or I've got any negativity toward him.

Quotes by Antonio Brown

Rather than being a luxury, emotions are a very intelligent way of driving an organism toward certain outcomes.

Quotes by Antonio Damasio

Originality implies being bold enough to go beyond accepted norms.

Quotes by Anthony Storr

I really love being onstage - that's kind of home base - but I love the camera, too. I love it all.

Quotes by Anthony Zerbe

The luxury industry is being radically reshaped by technology-driven innovation.

Quotes by Antoine Arnault

How could there be any question of acquiring or possessing, when the one thing needful for a man is to become - to be at last, and to die in the fullness of his being.

Quotes by Antoine de Saint-Exupery

I don't want them to compare me to one or the other - I want people to know me for being Griezmann.

Quotes by Antoine Griezmann

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.