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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 know I only need one punch to knock any guy out.

Quotes by Derrick Lewis

I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.

Quotes by Derek Jeter

Kids need to be equipped for that. They need to learn to use that technology to keep the new economy going.

Quotes by Dennis Moore

All I need is a big surfboard and a piano.

Quotes by Dennis Wilson

I'm not one of these actors who feels a pressing need to direct, and I have no plans to do it.

Quotes by Dennis Franz

You don't need any heavy, expensive equipment, and you can do Pilates anywhere, anytime.

Quotes by Denise Austin

Governments that don't need to broaden their tax base have few incentives to respond to the needs of their people.

Quotes by Denise Dresser

We're building the infrastructure we need, whether it be the Melbourne Rail Link, the airport rail link which Melburnians have so wanted for over 40 years, upgrading the Pakenham-Cranbourne railway line, or building the East-West Link.

Quotes by Denis Napthine

I'm fit, but I need to get even more fit to compete with these guys every week.

Quotes by Denis Shapovalov

It's the truth and people need to hear the truth.

Quotes by Della Reese

Major writing is to say what has been seen, so that it need never be said again.

Quotes by Delmore Schwartz

I need to keep traveling, being a gypsy, having experiences and writing about them.

Quotes by Delta Goodrem

I love having a boyfriend but need to be secure on my own first.

Quotes by Demi Lovato

The real secret to guacamole is that you use exactly the elements that you need, which is cilantro, onion, tomato, and jalapenos. And, of course, avocado.

Quotes by Demian Bichir

What I truly miss the most is having sufficient time to do all the things that need to be done around the house and for our friends.

Quotes by DeForest Kelley

If you want to be at the top, you need to have the winning mentality and the calmness.

Quotes by Dejan Lovren

You need a manager that believes in you and shows that he believes in you by playing you.

Quotes by Dele Alli

Do you need an aggressive streak to thrive? You could say that. A lot of the great players have that mentality.

Quotes by Dele Alli

I've always been looking to get goals and assists, and to do that, I need to be higher up the pitch.

Quotes by Dele Alli

I do not need a lot of money to be happy.

Quotes by Debra Winger

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.