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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.

I remember being in high school and listening to Vivaldi's 'Winter' and being so overwhelmed with emotion.

Quotes by Sara Zarr

I tend to describe recurring themes as being part of a writer's DNA - something so deeply embedded in us that even we don't notice it until we've written three or four books.

Quotes by Sara Zarr

I drink lots of water - being under hot lamps all day is very dehydrating.

Quotes by Sarah Alexander

The biggest challenge being an entrepreneur is knowing what you are good at and what you need to build on.

Quotes by Sara Davies

Clients do not expect the infrastructure to be any less reliable just because the service is being delivered from an offshore location; thus, the uptime requirements justify the expense.

Quotes by Sanjay Kumar

Clearly, every company needs a leader. That's an important part of being the CEO of the company.

Quotes by Sanjay Kumar

There is dignity in being a celebrity. Let us not lose that dignity.

Quotes by Sanjay Leela Bhansali

I don't think international cinema is ready to embrace mainstream Indian cinema unconditionally. Even Mira Nair's 'Monsoon Wedding' didn't get to the Oscars after being nominated for the Golden Globe Awards.

Quotes by Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Being an actor, you have to be versatile, and open to all kinds of roles, be it positive or one with grey shades.

Quotes by Sanjeeda Sheikh

Struggling with my finances, nudging toward 50, I sometimes daydream about being happily married to a matching frugaholic husband in a matching Christmas-red tracksuit with matching walkie-talkies as we troll Ralphs, excitedly comparing triple coupons.

Quotes by Sandra Tsing Loh

Certainly, being a 'perfect' mother is unachievable.

Quotes by Sandra Tsing Loh

The very success of the modern American family - where kids get punctually to SAT-tutoring classes, the mortgage gets paid, the second-story remodel stays on budget - surely depends on spouses' not being in love.

Quotes by Sandra Tsing Loh

I just started taking Mandarin classes. I love the idea of globalization: of being able to work in different countries.

Quotes by Sandrine Holt

Being a manager is about getting into the minds of the people you represent.

Quotes by Sandy Gallin

My feminism is humanism, with the weakest being those who I represent, and that includes many beings and life forms, including some men.

Quotes by Sandra Cisneros

I grew up listening to the Beatles and being an ardent Beatles fan when I was in third grade all the way to adulthood, and listening to all kinds of music that came to us either at the flea market...

Quotes by Sandra Cisneros

Anyone who ends up being a leader of a large complicated organization, whether you're a male or a female, you're working an immense amount of hours, and you can't do everything. You can't have complete work/life balance.

Quotes by Sandra E. Peterson

It's not about me. It's about the organization being successful.

Quotes by Sandra E. Peterson

An intense anticipation itself transforms possibility into reality; our desires being often but precursors of the things which we are capable of performing.

Quotes by Samuel Smiles

Plagiarists are always suspicious of being stolen from.

Quotes by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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.