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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.

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Quotes by Sarah McBride

I kind of have a happy magnet. I can't stand being depressed, so I work my ass off to get out of it as soon as possible.

Quotes by Sarah McLachlan

Being a teen idol is what I've waited for my whole life.

Quotes by Sarah Michelle Gellar

I have a film out called 'Nobel.' Film is something I would love to explore more, even though I love being on the stage.

Quotes by Sarah Greene

I was brought up in the north of England, which is probably no rougher than anywhere else, but I remember as a child being kind of mesmerized by girls fighting on the playground.

Quotes by Sarah Hall

The amount of effort and energy that goes into being an actor is something that I can't compare to anything else.

Quotes by Sarah Hay

It doesn't get much more Arkansas than being a former Arkansas Razorback football player.

Quotes by Sarah Huckabee Sanders

I don't think I'll ever stop being grateful to my readers for everything they've done for me.

Quotes by Sarah J. Maas

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Quotes by Sarah Jeong

I wouldn't want to miss out on life, on being a mother and a grandmother.

Quotes by Sarah Charles Lewis

I love being married. I love my house; I love my kids. I love all of it.

Quotes by Sarah Dunn

The loss of liberty which must attend being a wife was of all things the most horrible to my imagination.

Quotes by Sarah Fielding

I do build my own backstory as an actor. It's important to know where your characters have come from in order to know where they're going - in order to exist in that state of being.

Quotes by Sarah Gadon

We're going to see fugitives and felons, eventually, being able to get guns much more easily.

Quotes by Sarah Brady

Being varied is something I do instinctively and naturally. I feel a tremendous sense of accomplishment.

Quotes by Sarah Brightman

I've always been involved with all aspects of my careers. Being behind the camera seems as natural as in front.

Quotes by Sarah Brightman

The truth is I studied fine arts in Switzerland. I was just interested. I had no dream of being a movie star.

Quotes by Sarah Carter

I had no dream of being a movie star.

Quotes by Sarah Carter

I realized early on that being an author is a hugely misunderstood job. Because there are no pay grades and very little structure, people make interesting assumptions about the profession.

Quotes by Sara Sheridan

I'm always in a place that is sincere but conflicted about different things that come with being a Christian and being an active, churchgoing Christian.

Quotes by Sara Zarr

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.