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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.

Sean's movies are provocative and challenging without being slick.

Quotes by Robin Wright

I was technically a Valley Girl, even though I absolutely dreaded being called that. I really hated the idea that I was a Valley Girl.

Quotes by Robin Wright

No nude scenes. No sex-symbol parts. I want people to recognize me for my work, not just for being pretty.

Quotes by Robin Wright

I'm worried that the audience is being conditioned. That's my real fear. Because if they don't want to see wrinkles on the screen, if they actually fear looking at them, then it's only going to get worse. Those of us...

Quotes by Robin Wright

In the early days, I really felt the pain of not being able to find information easily. I guess that helped me to develop an urge to write things like a search engine.

Quotes by Robin Li

I'm used to being a supporting player in the background. All I ever wanted, at the very most, was to have a small part in something where people were like, 'Oh, right, that one guy, whoever he is, was pretty...

Quotes by Robin Lord Taylor

There's very little about being in a functional-M.R.I. scanner that is natural: you are flat on your back, absolutely still, with your head immobilized by pillows and straps. The scanner makes a dreadful din, which headphones barely muffle.

Quotes by Robin Marantz Henig

I am an artist and a political being as well.

Quotes by Robin Morgan

I thought being vegan was going to be some really horrible way of life that had no flavor.

Quotes by Robin Quivers

Leadership is a mindset that shifts from being a victim to creating results. Any one of us can demonstrate leadership in our work and within our lives.

Quotes by Robin S. Sharma

I'm an evangelist for the idea of being ultrafit if you want to be the best of breed. Getting into world-class physical condition is one of the smartest moves you can make.

Quotes by Robin S. Sharma

What a man is ashamed of is always at bottom himself; and he is ashamed of himself at bottom always for being afraid.

Quotes by Robin G. Collingwood

When people realize they're being heard, and have a seat at the table, things seem to work out.

Quotes by Robin Hayes

I love being a fashion designer.

Quotes by Roberto Cavalli

I like being an editor, and I know how to make a magazine.

Quotes by Roberto Civita

I like being angry every day.

Quotes by Roberto Mancini

I love coming up with the stories and being creative and working with creative people and coming up with visuals and creating characters.

Quotes by Roberta Williams

It's interesting: I think, as a Latino actor, the biggest challenge is being called 'Latino' because immediately, the world has a perception of what that means.

Quotes by Roberto Aguire

Everything you could imagine Robin Williams being, he was and more.

Quotes by Roberto Aguire

You cannot be a famous human being to your children.

Quotes by Roberto Baggio

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.