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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.

My goal from being a child was to have a happy home life.

Quotes by S. E. Hinton

I just felt being part of my peer group so strongly. I was immersed in teen culture, but not taken in by it.

Quotes by S. E. Hinton

I don't mind being the butt of the joke... It doesn't really bother me. I quite enjoy it.

Quotes by Ryan Seacrest

I literally get up and get to do the one thing I dreamed about doing every day. And that is being a part of a television show and a radio show that is based in Hollywood.

Quotes by Ryan Seacrest

I am a Fulham player. This is my club; I love being at this club.

Quotes by Ryan Sessegnon

Everyone has helped me, but in particular, Scott Parker 100 per cent. What a person to be around: a great player and just a great human being.

Quotes by Ryan Sessegnon

As a kid who grew up in Montana, I resent regulation being formulated and forced in Washington from bureaucrats that have never been to Montana.

Quotes by Ryan Zinke

I'm very competitive. I remember being 4 years old trying to out-chug my dad in a milk-chugging contest. It's been in my blood.

Quotes by Ryan Lochte

You could literally be perfect and people would still hate you, for being perfect.

Quotes by Ryan Lochte

It's weird being a photographer because you really have to divorce yourself from the image.

Quotes by Ryan McGinley

I would much rather have watched Jill Clayburgh in 'An Unmarried Woman' than 'Star Wars.' Even though I saw that movie when I was 11, I related emotionally to being left and thrown in a trash can on the side...

Quotes by Ryan Murphy

I stress out a lot. Being a perfectionist doesn't help with that!

Quotes by Ryan Newman

I see Jughead as being generally this really rational dude, this anchor of sensibility in a world of boy/girl-crazy friends.

Quotes by Ryan North

Being online works really well for any creative work, but especially comics.

Quotes by Ryan North

I'm really interested in having a studio one day and being a filmmaker.

Quotes by Ryan Phillippe

What's more ludicrous is the whole idea of me being jealous and competitive.

Quotes by Ryan Phillippe

In Los Angeles and other cities, being around immigrants is inspiring. They are touching the American Dream and reminding you how much you take it for granted.

Quotes by Ryan Holiday

People get it twisted. They see the baseball stuff, and they don't see you as a human being. They see you as someone that just plays baseball.

Quotes by Ryan Howard

I'm in the NFL now, and it's nothing like what we did at USC. Not at all. The only difference between my college and other colleges is the games we won and the attention we got because of it. Obviously...

Quotes by Ryan Kalil

Being on the set of 'Super 8' was a very fun and relaxed environment.

Quotes by Ryan Lee

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.