Being Quotes

The sure mark of one born with noble qualities is being born without envy.

But if somebody dies, if something happens to you, there is a normal process of depression, it is part of being human, and some people view it as a learning experience etc.

The moment is ripe for an experienced businessman to talk practical, prudent economics to the electorate - which is why Mitt Romney's political fortunes are steadily being resurrected from the grave.

I like being a woman, even in a man's world. After all, men can't wear dresses, but we can wear the pants.

I'm fascinated with myself and love hearing the sound of my own voice. I'd like to hear what I have to say. A lot of people don't like being alone because they truly don't like themselves, but I love me.

I'm actually a very shy person, which is why I always chose to be in the kitchen. You can make people happy and entertain them, without really being there. You can make a very short appearance and then say, 'I've got something on the stove, gotta go!'

I was asked to memorise what I did not understand; and, my memory being so good, it refused to be insulted in that manner.

Avoid using cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs as alternatives to being an interesting person.

The difficult thing for me is going to a event and having to be dressed up and being judged for what you wear. People care so much about that these days.

I really want to understand the mind so I can be more comfortable with the way people are. Being comfortable with people is incredibly important.

Instead of being presented with stereotypes by age, sex, color, class, or religion, children must have the opportunity to learn that within each range, some people are loathsome and some are delightful.

I don't like being famous - it is like a prison. And driving for Ferrari would make it far worse.

My concerts are about me being very private in public, but I'm very protective.

Surely God would not have created such a being as man, with an ability to grasp the infinite, to exist only for a day! No, no, man was made for immortality.

The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.

It's not just being overweight that's dangerous. Stress is dangerous.

That's the thing about depression: A human being can survive almost anything, as long as she sees the end in sight. But depression is so insidious, and it compounds daily, that it's impossible to ever see the end. The fog is like a cage without a key.

I always loved working as an actress, but I didn't understand why I couldn't just opt out of being famous. And then I realized you can, and I think I did. And eventually, I came to understand that you can do that and also keep working.

Being French, to me, is first and foremost being a revolutionary.

I have never seen an ass who talked like a human being, but I have met many human beings who talked like asses.

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

Teachers started recognizing me and praising me for being smart in science and that made me want to be even smarter in science!

I think I've really exhausted the magical. It was a lot of fun, but I've put it behind me for the time being.

Being a sex symbol has to do with an attitude, not looks. Most men think it's looks, most women know otherwise.

Not everyone has to be a model and a designer, there are so many other options that are great and long-lasting. It's just finding what you're good at and being honest with yourself.

Modernity is the transitory, the fugitive, the contingent, which make up one half of art, the other being the eternal and the immutable. This transitory fugitive element, which is constantly changing, must not be despised or neglected.

I don't have any terrific self-esteem issues but I do sometimes realise I've been too lucky and that I'm over-praised. It makes me nervous. I have this sense of being overrated.

I can never remember being afraid of an audience. If the audience could do better, they'd be up here on stage and I'd be out there watching them.

I will throw all my best efforts into it, my thoughts and political observations, but ultimately I want to create a narrative that keeps you turning the pages and leaves you with a sense that this thing has a reason for being there.

I did envisage being this successful as a player, but not all the hysteria around it off the golf course.