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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.

For a formal look, I wear saris, and certain occasions require a dressed up look. But wherever I can, I like being in something easy and casual.

Quotes by Sonali Bendre

Being a fitness enthusiast, I try to stay away from overindulgence. I make sure my family eats healthy, too.

Quotes by Sonali Bendre

Also, since art is a vehicle for the transmission of ideas through form, the reproduction of the form only reinforces the concept. It is the idea that is being reproduced. Anyone who understands the work of art owns it. We...

Quotes by Sol LeWitt

Whether it be a red eyeliner or a graphic line on the crease of my lids, I'm more attracted to the ideas of something interesting than being 'pretty.'

Quotes by Solange Knowles

I love being pregnant!

Quotes by Soleil Moon Frye

I wanted to make a love story without being nerdy.

Quotes by Sofia Coppola

It is impossible to be a mathematician without being a poet in soul.

Quotes by Sofia Kovalevskaya

Personal technology has given us the freedom of being able to do whatever we want - and in the case of celebrities and athletes, whomever they want. But it can also serve as a humiliation jetpack.

Quotes by Sloane Crosley

I'm about growth for myself. So if I've made a lot of mistakes, and I haven't learnt from them, then I've failed as a human being.

Quotes by Slowthai

I like my small camper. I just do not want to return to a fixed home. I cannot stand being in one place. I must keep moving.

Quotes by Sly Stone

I think when anyone struggles, they think they are being short changed.

Quotes by Smriti Irani

I know the pros and cons of being absolutely blunt.

Quotes by Smriti Irani

Being a part of 'Mothoon' was unexpectedly character-building.

Quotes by Sobhita Dhulipala

I see myself as a storyteller and want to do films that are being made all over the world.

Quotes by Sobhita Dhulipala

It's not an easy thing to manage - school and being in a band.

Quotes by Soccer Mommy

A lot of vices that I've had over the years were always to make up for some sort of character deficiency, one of them being shyness.

Quotes by Slash

It has not been an easy cross to bear. It has caused considerable confusion. My husband constantly complained about the awkwardness of being married to a woman whom he called Sister.

Quotes by Sister Parish

Whatever labels are being pinned on me have nothing to do with me.

Quotes by Skeet Ulrich

Everyone knows their wrong from right, so when people are being racist, they know they're being ignorant.

Quotes by Skepta

I want to make theme-setting music, music that sets a theme without being cliche.

Quotes by Ski Mask the Slump God

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.