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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.

The worst thing about being a tourist is having other tourists recognize you as a tourist.

Quotes by Russell Baker

People accuse me of being arrogant all the time. I'm not arrogant, I'm focused.

Quotes by Russell Crowe

When you suffer an attack of nerves you're being attacked by the nervous system. What chance has a man got against a system?

Quotes by Russell Hoban

Of the seven experiments, the ones that have been most investigated so far have been the pets. The dogs who know when their masters for coming home, and the sense of being stared at.

Quotes by Rupert Sheldrake

I realize I'm blessed to have the luxury of being a full-time writer. Not many people have that.

Quotes by Rupi Kaur

Being a foreigner bad guy doesn't have to be my destiny, and I can be much more than that.

Quotes by Rusev

I love being a heel.

Quotes by Rusev

Long before the late '90s, being a pro-wrestler was a dream of mine. At that time, I was going around the block, searching for VHS tapes so I can watch Hulk Hogan.

Quotes by Rusev

I was very curious to try being in a movie.

Quotes by Rusev

I am very, very proud of being United States Champion and defending it.

Quotes by Rusev

Many people told me such convincing ghost stories that I felt that there really were ghosts, though I hadn't seen any. And though I still haven't seen a ghost, I feel that they are all around us; we are just...

Quotes by Ruskin Bond

I don't deviate - once you get validated for being you, I don't know why you would deviate. I stick to my gut and my taste.

Quotes by Russ

Being self-made means doing things your own way - and doing it without any handouts.

Quotes by Russ

The Tea Party ended up being a shill for corporate America.

Quotes by Russ Feingold

I'm one of the only members of the U.S. Senate who isn't a millionaire. And there's absolutely nothing wrong with being a millionaire. But there ought to be a little economic diversity in the Senate and I try to provide...

Quotes by Russ Feingold

I would never want the responsibility of being the prettiest girl on screen; it's too much.

Quotes by Rumer Willis

Totally, if I wasn't trying to be an actor, I would leave L.A. because you can't really have that life here. There's a lot of baggage that comes with being here, like the paparazzi, traffic, and all of it.

Quotes by Rumer Willis

I enjoy being creative.

Quotes by RuPaul

Being in Hollywood is like being in the Christian right these days.

Quotes by Rupert Everett

Not being anxious requires a level of humility, doesn't it? It does, I think. It's not all about you.

Quotes by Rupert Graves

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.