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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.

You can see how different artists work, from writing to recording, just from being in the studio environment with them.

Quotes by Robert Glasper

In theory it may seem all right to some, but when it comes to being made the instrument of the Lord's vengeance, I myself don't like it.

Quotes by Robert Gould Shaw

I like being on this stage because it keeps me thinking.

Quotes by Robert Goulet

It's about being steady and taking the rough with the smooth, but that's life as a goalkeeper.

Quotes by Robert Green

Give to every human being every right that you claim for yourself.

Quotes by Robert Green Ingersoll

Tolerance is giving to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself.

Quotes by Robert Green Ingersoll

U.S. journalists I don't think are very courageous. They tend to go along with the government's policy domestically and internationally. To question is seen as being unpatriotic, or potentially subversive.

Quotes by Robert Fisk

The biggest problem I have in journalism is being quoted or misquoted and then being asked to defend something I haven't said.

Quotes by Robert Fisk

The Second World War is and was constantly being drudged up by Blair and Bush to rationalize the invasion of Iraq.

Quotes by Robert Fisk

Rumours of me being Banksy are greatly exaggerated. We are all Banksy.

Quotes by Robert Del Naja

I think I've been lucky, being my frequent appearances on Court TV have brought to me another level than just the actor guy.

Quotes by Robert Downey, Jr.

Being a star is an agent's dream, not an actor's.

Quotes by Robert Duvall

There are a lot of editorials that have nothing to do with anything like that. But I was just thinking of that sense of prose as being very responsible and perceptive, thoughtful, intimate, and contriving a quote statement.

Quotes by Robert Creeley

We were only on orbit a little over two days, so we had no adverse effects from being weightless.

Quotes by Robert Crippen

I was raised Catholic and I went to church until I was 16. I went through a phase when I was 15 of being quite fanatically Catholic. I was going to church a lot, receiving communion, saying the Rosary, praying,...

Quotes by Robert Crumb

Measurement and categorization are, of course, fundamental to any scientific endeavor, but the implications of being able to identify psychopaths are as much practical as academic. To put it simply, if we can't spot them, we are doomed to be...

Quotes by Robert D. Hare

I've never been one of those actors who has touted myself as a fascinating human being. I had to decide early on whether I was to be an actor or a personality.

Quotes by Robert De Niro

Robert Moses wasn't elected to anything. We're taught that in a democracy power comes from being elected. He had more power than anyone, and he held it for 48 years.

Quotes by Robert Caro

Democracy is being allowed to vote for the candidate you dislike least.

Quotes by Robert Byrne

There has been talk in Europe about American hegemony being somehow based upon the use of the dollar in the world. I just don't see that connection at all.

Quotes by Robert C. Solomon

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.