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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.

He has the obligation to society that any human being has. I don't think a satirist has any greater obligation to society than a bricklayer or anybody else.

Quotes by Shel Silverstein

Who says what is the right way and what isn't? That is some imagined social construct that people made up to feel okay about being average.

Quotes by Shayna Baszler

I don't see the point in being bitter.

Quotes by Shayne Ward

It's really a dream come true being a WWE Superstar and being in 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.' These are just larger-than-life franchises and great to be a part of.

Quotes by Sheamus

The bullies don't realize the effects they're having on the kids who are being bullied. They aren't in that situation themselves and are just looking for an audience.

Quotes by Sheamus

It might have been easier to retire, to say my knee couldn't handle it and let that be that. At the same time, the prospect of not being able to compete in gymnastics anymore was heartbreaking.

Quotes by Shawn Johnson

With literature, sometimes a book is presented in the media as being say, a Muslim story or an African story, when essentially it's a universal story which we can all relate to it, no matter what race or social background...

Quotes by Shawn Johnson

I wasn't great at a lot of stuff, but I was good at not worrying about being a wrestler.

Quotes by Shawn Michaels

There is no point in being lazy.

Quotes by Shaun Evans

Part of being alive is dying as well.

Quotes by Shaun Evans

If you put too much pressure on the idea of people watching you, it stops you being able to watch people.

Quotes by Shaun Evans

We not only need to work happy, we need to work at being happy.

Quotes by Shawn Achor

Every major summer blockbuster that is released is essentially a product line being launched across multiple verticals. However, the centerpiece of the product launch is a big, beautiful story whose job is to entertain.

Quotes by Shawn Amos

Being a villain is great, even though I've only gotten to do it a few times.

Quotes by Shawn Ashmore

Instead of being on teams at school, I was preparing for auditions.

Quotes by Shawn Ashmore

This creature of the poem may assemble itself into a being with its own centrifugal force.

Quotes by Sharon Olds

Well, one thing I'm really interested in, when I'm writing, is being accurate.

Quotes by Sharon Olds

I have known for some time that I can meet any man I want but that does not mean that I want to meet anyone. I certainly don't like being forced into situations.

Quotes by Sharon Stone

I like being a woman, not a girl.

Quotes by Sharon Stone

There are a lot of good things about being famous but there are a few not so good things too.

Quotes by Sharon Stone

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.