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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.

It's no fun being on the bench.

Quotes by Roberto Baggio

I always thought of the English landscape as being English gardens.

Quotes by Robert Wilson

I do not know of any credible evidence that suggests Dr. Zavos can clone a human being. This seems to be yet another one of his claims to get publicity.

Quotes by Robert Winston

My father died when I was nine, but I came from a stable family environment, which I think does contribute to being well-behaved.

Quotes by Robert Winston

However pragmatic you are, it is very demanding being a new parent.

Quotes by Robert Winston

I've always been proud of being a Hoosier. When I talk to people, I tell them that.

Quotes by Robert Wise

I play music a lot but on my own mostly, so it was nice to be around other people. There was a certain sense a relief in the physical act of just playing and being with other musicians.

Quotes by Robert Wyatt

The most effective executive branch officials try to help legislators develop explanations for the votes they are being asked to take.

Quotes by Robert Zoellick

Despite being bailed out - in some cases repeatedly - by the public purse, the automakers have shown little public spirit.

Quotes by Robert Zubrin

The Earth is not endangered by humanity. But humanity is being seriously threatened by those who follow the guides of the WWF.

Quotes by Robert Zubrin

In addition to virtually banning methanol outright, the EPA has created regulations to prevent cars from being modified by small businesses to optimize their performance, including through the use of methanol.

Quotes by Robert Zubrin

Finally, when the money was high enough, the script suddenly revealed itself as being very clear to me.

Quotes by Robert Vaughn

By virtue of believing in a Supreme Being one embraces certain mysteries.

Quotes by Robert Vaughn

For in the first place the American people could not have been swept too fast and too far in this movement without enough alarms being sounded to be heard and heeded.

Quotes by Robert W. Welch, Jr.

I was in the movies. I danced, I sang, I learned to work in front of a camera. It was like being in a repertory company.

Quotes by Robert Wagner

Everyone needs an objective, and everyone needs a goal, and it was frustrating just kind of being at a standstill.

Quotes by Robert Whittaker

Everyone thinks Australia and New Zealand MMA fighters don't have that wrestling base, whereas a lot of Americans and other countries have, with them being able to do wrestling at high-school levels.

Quotes by Robert Whittaker

I don't think you ever get used to being away from home.

Quotes by Robert Whittaker

While the President leads his potential adversaries in almost every state, his support is soft. He is seen as honest, sincere, just, and friendly but gets mediocre or relatively poor ratings being competent strong, intelligent, and a forceful leader.

Quotes by Robert Teeter

Now they're attracted to one another, but repelled by their ethnic origins, so that there was something to overcome. They had to overcome their own prejudices, which had been imposed by the culture - their own shame at being Mexican...

Quotes by Robert Towne

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.