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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.

Children basically need one thing: to be played with.

Quotes by Ben Miller

Since I travel to the four corners of this planet for work, I don't need sun holidays or that kind of thing.

Quotes by Ben Elliot

Doctors and patients need as much data as possible to make an informed decision about what treatment is best.

Quotes by Ben Goldacre

When you take over a screwed-up situation, you need time.

Quotes by Ben Howland

I have spoken about deficits, and I think deficits are important because they address broad economic and financial stability. We need to talk about that.

Quotes by Ben Bernanke

The Libor system is structurally flawed. It is a major problem for our financial system and for the confidence in the financial system. We need to address it.

Quotes by Ben Bernanke

Banks need to continue to lend to creditworthy borrowers to earn a profit and remain strong.

Quotes by Ben Bernanke

We need a Moneyball revolution in the NFL. We need Spread teams and Run and Shoot teams and Option teams.

Quotes by Ben Domenech

It is a common thing for supporters of President Trump, even as early as when he was a candidate, to say, 'He fights.' And yes, he does fight. He fights everyone. He gets into all kinds of scraps that are...

Quotes by Ben Domenech

Artists need to express.

Quotes by Bebe Neuwirth

You need to know when to surrender the album.

Quotes by Bebe Rexha

I just think there's a real art in listening. I need to listen.

Quotes by Becky Hammon

A recipe is not an exact formula, but it does need a certain structure. When the bones are right, you can dress it in many ways.

Quotes by Bee Wilson

I once gave a talk at a girls' school and, once I'd finished, 29 out of the 30 girls wanted to be film directors. I think that's where we need to get girls interested in making films. We need to...

Quotes by Beeban Kidron

We need to be much more robust consumers.

Quotes by Beeban Kidron

I rely way too much on Seamless, and I really need to learn how to feed myself.

Quotes by Beanie Feldstein

You don't need Beanie Sigel in the building with a pre-perception that this crazy dude might do anything.

Quotes by Beanie Sigel

The truth is, I need 10 lifetimes to scratch the surface of the things I'd love to do.

Quotes by Bear Grylls

Be there because Barack Obama and Joe Biden will deliver America the change we so desperately need.

Quotes by Beau Biden

We need to question technology to insure that markets continue to perform their fundamental purposes.

Quotes by Bart Chilton

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.