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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'm at a slightly higher risk for type 2 diabetes, and my grandmother had diabetes. My hemoglobin a1c, which is one of the measures, started being a little high when I was drinking a ton of that coconut water.

Quotes by Anne Wojcicki

Being able to do research in a real-time way is the way research needs to be done in the future.

Quotes by Anne Wojcicki

I grew up with my mom being very, very cheap, so when it's free, I'm like, 'Oh my God, it's free - I have to take as much as I can!'

Quotes by Anne Wojcicki

You can get so much value just from being genotyped.

Quotes by Anne Wojcicki

There's a beauty in being unrealistic.

Quotes by Anne Wojcicki

Being the first FDA-authorized direct-to-consumer genetic test out there is revolutionary.

Quotes by Anne Wojcicki

I do let the kids play on devices when we eat out - it's better than being thrown out of a restaurant.

Quotes by Anne Wojcicki

I did a lot of fun things before I had kids - I traveled a lot. Now, I just really love being with my kids.

Quotes by Anne Wojcicki

When I write songs, I'm just writing stories, and being in musical theatre taught me how to act them out through singing.

Quotes by Anne-Marie

There are people out there with three jobs and small children. Being an actor is a walk in the park compared to working as a cleaner overnight. I'm lucky I'm not plucking chickens.

Quotes by Anne-Marie Duff

We should be proud of our country when we have done something to be proud of, when we have lived up to our own standards. But the flip side of genuine pride is being able to recognize when we have...

Quotes by Anne-Marie Slaughter

Boys will be boys. And even that wouldn't matter if only we could prevent girls from being girls.

Quotes by Anne Frank

My whole M.O. in my 20s was being in as many different types of films as you can. Working with as many different types of directors as you can. I think, in part, that's what I wanted to do as...

Quotes by Anne Hathaway

I used to be like everyone else and think the Kardashians are just famous for being famous. But I've been really impressed with how supportive Kim Kardashian has been of Caitlyn Jenner.

Quotes by Anne Hathaway

The Lord knows that I could not open scripture; he must by his prophetical office open it unto me. So after that being unsatisfied in the thing, the Lord was pleased to bring this scripture out of the Hebrews.

Quotes by Anne Hutchinson

How did Abraham know that it was God that bid him offer his son, being a breach of the sixth commandment?

Quotes by Anne Hutchinson

The Giants are usually described as rag tag, kind of a great garage sale team, and the Democrats are described as the Mommies to the Republican Daddies; and everyone hates the mommies, but wait, wait - I didn't intend to...

Quotes by Anne Lamott

I have always used emotion as a writing tool. That goes back to me being on the stage.

Quotes by Anne McCaffrey

I love getting back to Spokane and certainly love being involved in everything. I would love to be able to give back, for sure.

Quotes by Anne McClain

I'm not being naive; I realise there's no such thing as a pure reading. But I'd rather keep myself as far out of it as I can.

Quotes by Anne Michaels

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.