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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 believe art has to take responsibility but it should not give up being art.

Quotes by Anselm Kiefer

I'm used to being in uncomfortable situations. I actually thrive in uncomfortable environments.

Quotes by Ant Middleton

I hate it when people are late, and I hate being late.

Quotes by Ant Middleton

Not every conservative Christian is a dominionist, but to say a movement doesn't exist, as some pundits and journalists have, without even being able to say what it is in an op-ed is just irresponsible... The big story is that...

Quotes by Anthea Butler

I love to entertain. I love being able to make people laugh.

Quotes by Anneliese van der Pol

Acting is not about being famous, it's about exploring the human soul.

Quotes by Annette Bening

I am really looking forward as I get older and older, to being less and less nice.

Quotes by Annette Bening

I love being busy, and I love having a lot going on; it's exciting.

Quotes by Annette Bening

To me, I didn't think of acting as being a young thing only.

Quotes by Annette Bening

Of all the roles I've played, none has been as fulfilling as being a mother.

Quotes by Annette Funicello

Then, as now, the Disney studio buzzed with activity. You had a strong impression of being at the center of something very exciting.

Quotes by Annette Funicello

I feel like there's an obsession with pace right now in theater, with things being very fast and very witty and very loud, and I think we're all so freaked out about theater keeping audiences interested because everybody's so freaked...

Quotes by Annie Baker

Back in the 1950s, there was a top-secret program code-named SUNTAN being conducted at a top-secret facility called Skunk Works. Its objective? To develop a liquid-hydrogen-powered spy plane. Because liquid hydrogen is incredibly volatile, early experiments were conducted inside a...

Quotes by Annie Jacobsen

I'm not a saint. I'm not an angel. I'm a human being.

Quotes by Annie Lennox

I remember going to friends' houses and being fascinated when they got into fights with their siblings.

Quotes by Annie Murphy

I'm enormously proud of being the ancestor of a convict. That's mad, isn't it, but I really am.

Quotes by Anne Reid

The British tend to be uptight; they shy away from being tactile.

Quotes by Anne Reid

I enjoy the Web site a lot and I like being able to talk to my readers. I've always had a very close relationship with them.

Quotes by Anne Rice

Poets these days, like artists and composers, have won for themselves almost unlimited freedom. You can pass yourself off as a painter without being able to draw, as a composer without being conscious of key relationships, and as a poet...

Quotes by Anne Stevenson

I am deeply honored that my team is being recognized by H.S.H. Prince Albert II and the Festival de Television de Monte-Carlo for Disney/ABC's role in creating television that inspires and captivates audiences wherever they live.

Quotes by Anne Sweeney

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.