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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.

Well, the responsibility for maintaining a reliable transmission grid is one that's shared by an awful lot of players who have a role in the grid: Companies that either generate and transmit energy or just play the role of being...

Quotes by Spencer Abraham

I was constantly being around artists and Bohemian types.

Quotes by Spencer Dryden

I want to pay my mortgage and go on vacation, so I love working. I want to be able to do independent projects as well, and being on a successful TV show allows you to do some other things.

Quotes by Spencer Grammer

I always loved being in London and being near my parents.

Quotes by Sophie Winkleman

Far from idleness being the root of all evil, it is rather the only true good.

Quotes by Soren Kierkegaard

Faith is the highest passion in a human being. Many in every generation may not come that far, but none comes further.

Quotes by Soren Kierkegaard

Being recognised on the street in New York is pretty surreal.

Quotes by Sophie McShera

I do love being an actress. The other stuff, the 'fame', well - you know what? - you don't actually have to buy into it if you don't want to.

Quotes by Sophie Okonedo

'Betchya Got A Cure' is my gut response to the media wars in this country, which are driving a wedge between citizens. It's about taking a stand for individuality and being brave instead of being accepted.

Quotes by Sophie B. Hawkins

The pleasing thing is being able to be in an environment where, even though I'm a rookie, everyone wants to help you out.

Quotes by Sonny Bill Williams

It's time for these people to have accountability for what is being done.

Quotes by Sonny Landham

You had many jazz musicians who lived in the United States, who had a hard time being accepted over here and had to play in sort of these inferior type dives.

Quotes by Sonny Rollins

I dreamed of being a professional skater once. I wanted to be a Korean Olympic skater, but I wasn't good enough, so I quit.

Quotes by Song Joong-ki

I don't like being in the limelight. It is not something extraordinary. It is just my habit.

Quotes by Sonia Gandhi

Both my mother-in-law and Rajiv made it easy for me. I feel very Indian and am not conscious of being an Italian in India.

Quotes by Sonia Gandhi

I saw my friends being beaten because they said no to child marriage.

Quotes by Sonita Alizadeh

When I was being sold into marriage, it was hard to see a future for myself.

Quotes by Sonita Alizadeh

Half of being smart is knowing what you are dumb about.

Quotes by Solomon Short

Being a mother and wife are big roles.

Quotes by Son Ye-jin

My parents are naive in their morality of things, and so, without realising it, I landed up being ethical and having strong opinions.

Quotes by Sonali Bendre

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.