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Need Quotes

Naming what's needed, without the extra words.

This set is heavy on sports specifics, like a manager listing exactly the kinds of pitchers a team needs to compete. For quotes with a similarly direct, plainspoken tone, see Just quotes.

I'm a quarterback. I don't need to score the touchdown. I just need to spot the pass.

Quotes by Trevor Noah

We need more male black teachers, tempting them with extra cash if necessary.

Quotes by Trevor Phillips

You can't say 'because we decide we're different then we need a different set of laws.'

Quotes by Trevor Phillips

For 16 years I spoke in trial metaphors, and perhaps I need to get out of that habit.

Quotes by Trey Gowdy

I need to broaden my horizons.

Quotes by Trevor Dunn

We need to figure out how to merge political progress with actual progress.

Quotes by Travis Kalanick

My children are 10 and three, and the longing and the need for them is incredibly powerful.

Quotes by Treat Williams

We need to pay attention to each other. We are our brother's keepers. We are our sister's keepers.

Quotes by Trai Byers

I need protein from food rather than just protein supplements. I changed my diet.

Quotes by Travis Barker

Architects have made architecture too complex. We need to simplify it and use a language that everyone can understand.

Quotes by Toyo Ito

All I need to do to stay healthy is look at my three boys.

Quotes by Tracey Gold

You need fear to create, to live.

Quotes by Tracie Bennett

In terms of the sport itself, I think we need to stop talking ourselves down.

Quotes by Toto Wolff

I have sat in with the Burbank Philharmonic and the Topanga Orchestra when they need someone if someone gets sick or something.

Quotes by Torrey DeVitto

In life you need either inspiration or desperation.

Quotes by Tony Robbins

I've always had the wish, the need, and the obsession to become a public poet.

Quotes by Tony Harrison

I need to look back on my poetic ventures, make sense of them as a whole, and move forward... and to experiment without external demands.

Quotes by Tony Harrison

We need somebody to give us a chance.

Quotes by Tony Dungy

I need to stand up for the people of Wisconsin.

Quotes by Tony Evers

We need to get around a table, have a serious discussion about the holistic problems in our immigration system, and craft a common-sense solution.

Quotes by Tony Cardenas

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these quotes say about building a winning team?
One quote breaks it down simply: "We need three kinds of pitching: left handed, right handed, and relief." For more sports wisdom, see our Know page.
Is there a quote about needing star players?
Yes - one quote humorously narrows it down: "We need just two players to be a contender. Just Babe Ruth and Sandy Koufax." Browse more in our Just collection.
Does the collection have a funny quote about friendship on a team?
One quote is dryly funny about it: "I'm not buddy-buddy with the players. If they need a buddy, let them buy a dog."
Is there a quote about the need for strong leadership?
Yes - one quote describes an organization's own commitment to being "one significant source of the leadership we need." For more on leadership, see our Like page.
What's the common thread in these quotes?
Each one identifies something essential that's needed to get the job done - whether it's pitching depth, star talent, or leadership. Explore more in our Always section.

One entry pivots to education, framing leadership as the resource the field still needs most. Readers can also browse Know quotes for related certainty, or Like quotes for comparable everyday phrasing.