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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.

We need to focus on being one Baltimore.

Quotes by Stephanie Rawlings-Blake

Americans of all backgrounds and in all kinds of circumstances are stressed out by feeling overwhelmed and being over-committed.

Quotes by Stephanie Ruhle

I'm human. But overall, whenever I see anyone being made fun of or given a hard time, I rush to their defense. I want to help them because I know how it feels.

Quotes by Stephanie Klein

Despite being a business journalist at the BBC for ten years, working behind the scenes on our high-profile news programmes, I was viewed by some in the organisation to be 'too common for telly.'

Quotes by Steph McGovern

A champion's strength comes from never being contented.

Quotes by Stephan El Shaarawy

So I like that sound, but I am not interested in being retro.

Quotes by Stephan Jenkins

I would like to see more films being made with people of color behind the camera and in front of the camera, because the more times at bat we have, the better we get.

Quotes by Stephanie Allain

But as far as my work is concerned, I see no impediment, and various advantages, to being deaf.

Quotes by Stephanie Beacham

Being confident without makeup is sexy.

Quotes by Stella Maxwell

I confess to being a frustrated musician.

Quotes by Stella McCartney

Even the most despicable person is still a human being.

Quotes by Stellan Skarsgard

We've got to make sure we keep the media attention on us; being on telly and in the papers gets people interested.

Quotes by Steph Houghton

My memories are of denim. I remember being 12 in my Levi's. Wow!

Quotes by Stefano Gabbana

I appreciate very much being injury-free.

Quotes by Steffi Graf

I just knew that I wanted world domination. I knew that with anything I do, I want to be the greatest. That entails being great everywhere. Not just in America - everywhere.

Quotes by Stefflon Don

I felt better being in the background. That's the way I like it.

Quotes by Stefan Edberg

I'm always being realistic.

Quotes by Stefan Edberg

I love to be a scientist. I've always enjoyed being curious.

Quotes by Stefan Hell

There is still refinement needed - we are working on being able to do the same things at lower light levels and with a larger field of view.

Quotes by Stefan Hell

Being diagnosed with cancer is terrifying.

Quotes by Stefan Karl Stefansson

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.