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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.

Obviously, you're a better writer at 31 then you are at 19. Hopefully, you're also a better human being and better at describing reality.

Quotes by Ronny Chieng

Now I literally roll out of bed and put on whatever is there. I have really enjoyed being a boy this last year.

Quotes by Rooney Mara

It's very easy to unite a party around opposition or wanting to get the White House back. That's a unifying message, and you're seeing the Democrats uniting around being the party of 'no' and the party of 'resist.'

Quotes by Ronna McDaniel

Rock 'n' roll was two pegs below being a prisoner of war back then.

Quotes by Ronnie Hawkins

Being in a boy band, everyone has an opinion of all of us and what we do. There was a time I fought with that.

Quotes by Ronan Keating

Being an athlete, you try to get protein.

Quotes by Ronda Rousey

What does it mean to be human, and what is at the human heart, and is there a soul, or is that all there is? Can an artificial being be intelligent? Is 'intelligent' the definition of humanity, or is it...

Quotes by Ronald D. Moore

As consumers are being asked to pay more of the cost of healthcare services, they will increasingly demand more value and will also ask for more transparency and tools to determine the value they are receiving.

Quotes by Ron Williams

Pay-for-procedure or fee-for-service reimbursement rewards doctors and hospitals for volume - not keeping patients healthy or being efficiency. Pay-for-Performance is clearly one tool that can change the incentives to reward quality.

Quotes by Ron Wyden

Being a parent is too complicated and emotional a task for magical techniques and miracle cures.

Quotes by Ron Taffel

Living off the grid and being kind of an outlaw brings a dangerous reality.

Quotes by Ron Perlman

I wouldn't mind being a track and field coach.

Quotes by Ron Rash

I had to learn to navigate the political and religious currents in a state where Mormonism dominates despite not being Mormon.

Quotes by Ron Stallworth

Right now, a majority of the debt is owed to foreign interests, Japan being the largest purchaser of government debt today, soon to be surpassed by China as the number one purchaser of our debt in this Nation.

Quotes by Ron Kind

I figured being fat was my destiny.

Quotes by Ron Lester

I really, really thought that it was a no-brainer in terms of being a hit. And so it does surprise that that hasn't been the manifested reception of it so far.

Quotes by Ron Glass

I'lI say this: I recall entering Congress in 1971 and being called a 'feminist' by members of my own party as if it was a dirty word. They didn't realize that I wore that label as a badge of honor.

Quotes by Ron Dellums

The contrast of being in the spotlight when you're very young and then suddenly not can be really bad for your mental state.

Quotes by Romesh Ranganathan

I have Asian friends - second generation - and I am the worst in terms of being in touch with my heritage.

Quotes by Romesh Ranganathan

I can't spend the rest of my life being pretty in a bonnet.

Quotes by Romola Garai

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.