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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.

Honestly, I never dreamed of being a writer; it felt too unrealistic to even dream about.

Quotes by Anna Todd

I had gone from writing alone, not talking to anyone, to suddenly being in a room filled with not only people but actual celebrities.

Quotes by Anna Todd

I love being physical, but I don't have any desire to prove myself.

Quotes by Anna Torv

I've always known I wanted to go into acting, but being a very proud teenager, I wasn't ready to admit it until I felt like it was going to be possible.

Quotes by Annabelle Wallis

A part of being an actress that is sort of frustrating is that the writers get to tell you about your character.

Quotes by Annabeth Gish

io9 was the last standalone site that Gawker Media ever launched. It was born at a time when many of the company's other famous sites, from Consumerist and Wonkette to Fleshbot and Idolator, were being sold off or shuttered.

Quotes by Annalee Newitz

I dreamed my whole life of New York being my home.

Quotes by Annaleigh Ashford

I always wanted to be an actress. I couldn't imagine being anything else.

Quotes by AnnaLynne McCord

I love being outdoors, playing beach tennis, going for runs in the sand, or doing a three-hour hike with my best girlfriend, Mieko.

Quotes by AnnaLynne McCord

I believe in commitment. I believe in being open and trusting each other and respecting each other completely.

Quotes by Anna Kournikova

I'm forever being told that I'm an odd-looking actress, so it's great playing parts where there's no vanity. You just look as rough as you possibly can!

Quotes by Anna Maxwell Martin

Everything about being a teenager and not feeling like you fit in is just magnified by being a mutant!

Quotes by Anna Paquin

I once wanted to be a personage. Now I am comfortable being a person.

Quotes by Anna Quindlen

I'm sure not afraid of success and I've learned not to be afraid of failure. The only thing I'm afraid of now is of being someone I don't like much.

Quotes by Anna Quindlen

I started doing regional theater. My first job was 'The Importance of Being Earnest' at Dallas Theater Center.

Quotes by Anna Camp

Well, I'm from the South originally. I grew up in South Carolina definitely learning about manners and being proper and having to go to cotillions.

Quotes by Anna Camp

There were a lot of signs being thrown at me, a lot of angels I was meeting, inspiring me to get back into show business.

Quotes by Anna Chlumsky

There's nothing like being shot on camera.

Quotes by Anna Diop

I like cycling and swimming and walking everywhere. I'm not going to the gym. I like being outside rather than inside a room.

Quotes by Anna Ewers

I never imagined being able to make money from acting - and now I can.

Quotes by Anna Faris

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.