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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.

Breakups are still uncomfortable, period, and especially when you really are in love with somebody. They are not the easiest things to deal with, and once you break up, you're trying to get used to not being with that person.

Quotes by Sevyn Streeter

Every man now worships gold, all other reverence being done away.

Quotes by Sextus Propertius

There's no greater way to gain an audience's sympathy than by being unfortunate.

Quotes by Seth Green

There are considerable advantages to using many degrees of freedom to store information, stability and controllability being perhaps the most important.

Quotes by Seth Lloyd

Computers are famous for being able to do complicated things starting from simple programs.

Quotes by Seth Lloyd

It's weird to sit as a comedian. Being still drives me crazy.

Quotes by Seth Meyers

Working with Al Pacino was an amazing experience. He's such an amazing guy. He's an incredible performer and actor - and, aside from that, just a generous human being.

Quotes by Seth Numrich

Boxing is a lot of preparation and then improvising, so there are parallels to being an actor.

Quotes by Seth Numrich

After every single take, I laugh. It's my own awkwardness and discomfort about being an actor.

Quotes by Seth Rogen

Being the captain is a great privilege and a responsibility to lead a great group with different cultures.

Quotes by Sergio Ramos

I like having the ball in my hands and being able to make plays, but I think my shooting is an asset, too.

Quotes by Seth Curry

Being a leader gives you charisma. If you look and study the leaders who have succeeded, that's where charisma comes from, from the leading.

Quotes by Seth Godin

In a crowded marketplace, fitting in is a failure. In a busy marketplace, not standing out is the same as being invisible.

Quotes by Seth Godin

Questions have also arisen about AIDS being transmitted to hemophiliacs via blood transfusions.

Quotes by Serge Lang

NATO has a special relationship with countries far away from Europe: Australia, Japan, South Korea. They have joint projects and programmes which are being implemented without these countries becoming members of NATO.

Quotes by Sergei Lavrov

Russian citizens being attacked is an attack against the Russian Federation.

Quotes by Sergei Lavrov

Obviously everyone wants to be successful, but I want to be looked back on as being very innovative, very trusted and ethical and ultimately making a big difference in the world.

Quotes by Sergey Brin

I have no ego, I'll make fun of myself, and I'll make fun of being humiliated. I get it.

Quotes by Selma Blair

I don't have the pressure of being a world-famous bombshell that has detonated.

Quotes by Selma Blair

Perhaps I have managed some sort of longevity because I haven't won the lead roles. I don't have the pressure of being a world-famous bombshell that has detonated.

Quotes by Selma Blair

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.