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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.

As the Kindle's dread grip on digital publishing is challenged by tablet computers and Android smartphones, with their bright screens and high resolution, the need for illustration is growing.

Quotes by Chris Riddell

I'm a rhythm player. I need to set people up, I need to be in the flow of the game.

Quotes by Chris Long

When I find stuff that's interesting, I try to get a hold of it so that when I do need to make something really cool, I have it on hand.

Quotes by Chris March

It's difficult when you're successful, to admit that you need help.

Quotes by Chris Martin

When it comes to the SAFE Act, when it comes to rolling back Common Core, I recognize that I need Assembly Democrats to make that a reality.

Quotes by Chris Gibson

We need to put our priority on protecting this exceptional way of life.

Quotes by Chris Gibson

A sport has its own built-in integrity - doesn't need an artificial one.

Quotes by Chris Crutcher

How often are you really realigning yourselves on strategy? And does it need to be faster, based on how quickly your market actually changes? The answer is usually yes.

Quotes by Chris Fussell

When you're spending $100-plus million dollars, you need to give the audience what they want.

Quotes by Chris Claremont

I need complete silence when I write.

Quotes by Chris Bohjalian

You can't have bad things happening to characters simply for shock value; you need to provide context.

Quotes by Chloe Benjamin

If I have a bunch of computer lingo that I have no idea what I'm speaking about, I really need to know what I'm talking about.

Quotes by Chloe Bennet

When it comes to running a business and interacting with people, you need to be very transparent.

Quotes by Chieh Huang

Successful fiction does not need to be validated by 'real life'; I cringe whenever a writer is asked how much of a novel is 'real'.

Quotes by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

I think I need to be taken away, dropped in some territory with just a lot of loud guys.

Quotes by Chevy Chase

If you want to become a writer, you do need to be willing to make sacrifices.

Quotes by Chevy Stevens

Sometimes, you do need different leaders for different stages of the company.

Quotes by Cheryl Yeoh

My wealth is very limited. I need to influence other people to give.

Quotes by Chen Guangbiao

I've never felt the need to be defined by a man.

Quotes by Cherie Lunghi

We did six records, then six movies. Now we need to do six of something else, so we get 666 - and then our master Satan can return!

Quotes by Cheech Marin

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.