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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 saved a girl from being attacked last night. I controlled myself.

Quotes by Rodney Dangerfield

Men who do things without being told draw the most wages.

Quotes by Rodney Dangerfield

It is important for me to personally visit Superfund sites to assess the progress being made.

Quotes by Rodney Frelinghuysen

It's happening right now... it's just not on film, it's not being recorded.

Quotes by Rodney King

That's not a villain, that's a man whose a victim of being in love with the wrong one.

Quotes by Rod Steiger

I can definitely say the older I've got the better I've become at being a dad and a husband.

Quotes by Rod Stewart

Sometimes adults seem as though they have cut a chord from being a child.

Quotes by Roddy Doyle

The problem with being Irish... is having 'Riverdance' on your back. It's a burden at times.

Quotes by Roddy Doyle

You hear a lot of scientists say the same thing. It doesn't have to be a big thing because the thing about being a scientist is even the little things are big things to us.

Quotes by Roderick MacKinnon

Part of protecting our homeland means being less dependent on foreign countries for our energy.

Quotes by Rod Blagojevich

There's a lot of ingredients go into being a good tennis player.

Quotes by Rod Laver

I don't want to get blase about being recognised. It's pretty amazing.

Quotes by Rod Laver

I had dreams of catching the ball for the final out in the World Series and being mobbed by my teammates. Well, I guess all my dreams didn't come true.

Quotes by Robin Yount

'Honey' was the first song I wrote where I was really enjoying myself again after questioning the idea of being an artist.

Quotes by Robyn

It is always interesting being on films sets - I have done it before with other actor friends - and I just find it fascinating. I just love that collaborative film family that develops around a project.

Quotes by Robyn Davidson

After thirty years of being 'the camel lady,' believe me: One becomes inured to the spotlight.

Quotes by Robyn Davidson

Relativism should be confronted where it damages fundamental human rights, because we're not relativists if we believe that the human being should be at the centre of society and the rights of every human being should be respected.

Quotes by Rocco Buttiglione

Being critical is not something I like to do. I like to appreciate and inspire.

Quotes by Robin Thicke

I remember when 'Deadwood' had first come out, there was this whole deer-in-the-headlights sense of feeling really uncomfortable with being recognized in public.

Quotes by Robin Weigert

Being in the same room with people and creating something together is a good thing.

Quotes by Robin Williams

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.