Being Quotes

And they write innumerable books; being too vain and distracted for silence: seeking every one after his own elevation, and dodging his emptiness.

Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished.

The pleasure we feel in criticizing robs us from being moved by very beautiful things.

Life has no meaning the moment you loose the illusion of being eternal.

Our language has wisely sensed the two sides of being alone. It has created the word loneliness to express the pain of being alone. And it has created the word solitude to express the glory of being alone.

Nothing makes you more tolerant of a neighbor's noisy party than being there.

I remember being taught my place.

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

I've realized that being happy is a choice. You never want to rub anybody the wrong way or not be fun to be around, but you have to be happy. When I get logical and I don't trust my instincts - Thats when I get in trouble.

The Ten Commandments are the most visible symbol because these commandments are recognized by Christians and Jews alike as being the foundation of our system of public morality.

God is the universal substance in existing things. He comprises all things. He is the fountain of all being. In Him exists everything that is.

The Lounge Lizards were relating with a tradition and it was like I was playing within a musical context. The guitar playing stood out as being different in some way. That was a real education for me.

If I thought about it, I could be bitter, but I don't feel like being bitter. Being bitter makes you immobile, and there's too much that I still want to do.

I am always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught.

I urge the Bush Administration to rethink its priorities. We can't talk about community values without being prepared to invest in those very same communities.

Ever since I was young I loved making things and being part of the design process.

Being the boss anywhere is lonely. Being a female boss in a world of mostly men is especially so.

I don't go to premieres. I don't go to parties. I don't covet the Oscar. I don't want any of that. I don't go out. I just have dinner at home every night with my kids. Being famous, that's a whole other career. And I haven't got any energy for it.

I lay a lot of blame at the feet of Dusty Baker for not being more strict about fundamentals, which I think would give the team a stronger day-to-day identity.

The biggest disease today is not leprosy or tuberculosis, but rather the feeling of being unwanted.

Plastic surgery and breast implants are fine for people who want that, if it makes them feel better about who they are. But, it makes these people, actors especially, fantasy figures for a fantasy world. Acting is about being real being honest.

It is an eternal obligation toward the human being not to let him suffer from hunger when one has a chance of coming to his assistance.

Fishing provides that connection with the whole living world. It gives you the opportunity of being totally immersed, turning back into yourself in a good way. A form of meditation, some form of communion with levels of yourself that are deeper than the ordinary self.

I have found that being honest is the best technique I can use. Right up front, tell people what you're trying to accomplish and what you're willing to sacrifice to accomplish it.

The fact is, I loved being English. I was very happy to be turned into an English schoolboy.

I don't see myself as ever being like anybody else.

Ever since I was a child I have had this instinctive urge for expansion and growth. To me, the function and duty of a quality human being is the sincere and honest development of one's potential.

Courage is being scared to death... and saddling up anyway.

Modern travelling is not travelling at all; it is merely being sent to a place, and very little different from becoming a parcel.

Nine-tenths of wisdom is being wise in time.