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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 want somebody who's gonna need me.

Quotes by Anna Torv

I'm not so interested in technology for technology's sake. I don't need incredibly sophisticated climate-control systems. And I'm absolutely amazed at the time people spend exchanging messages; I don't have a lot of time left over for those things.

Quotes by Annabelle Selldorf

I need a guy who's confident and is secure in himself, because we're always apart.

Quotes by AnnaLynne McCord

I don't usually drink caffeine so that when I need it, it actually does something.

Quotes by Anna Kendrick

We need a reform of the Security Council. It must be perceived as truly representative by all the 191 member states, to uphold the credibility and legitimacy of the UN as the main political arena.

Quotes by Anna Lindh

We need new partnerships for peace and security.

Quotes by Anna Lindh

Cyber bullies can hide behind a mask of anonymity online, and do not need direct physical access to their victims to do unimaginable harm.

Quotes by Anna Maria Chavez

We're not the States of America; we're the United States of America. If states don't get what they need, we're not going to have a successful plan, period.

Quotes by Anna Eshoo

How much do we owe the people we love? Now I would add a follow-up question: How do we cope with the fact that we can't necessarily give the people we love what they need?

Quotes by Ann Packer

In my experience, surgeons tend to need boatloads of attention.

Quotes by Ann Patchett

My faith experience, well, as you can imagine, you need a lot of faith to raise five boys.

Quotes by Ann Romney

We all have burdens and we need to learn to carry each other's burdens, lighten each other's load.

Quotes by Ann Romney

We need to respect choices that women make.

Quotes by Ann Romney

I continue to wish that writing were easier, that it would flow out completely perfect with no need for revisions.

Quotes by Ann Turner

I know Jesus Christ died for my sins, and that's all I really need to know.

Quotes by Ann Coulter

You need that guy like a giraffe needs strep throat.

Quotes by Ann Landers

When I need to get away from my desk, I tend to take walks or go places. I also like to bead - working with beads to make jewellery.

Quotes by Ann Leckie

I'm sure we've all had that annoying experience when we desperately need a flashlight, we find one, and the batteries are out. Imagine how much money we would save and the amount of toxins leached into the soil, etc., reduced...

Quotes by Ann Makosinski

We need to invest in people's lives so that they can do the jobs of the 21st century.

Quotes by Ann McLane Kuster

We shouldn't be undermining Medicare for those who need it most in order to give more tax cuts to those who need them least.

Quotes by Ann McLane Kuster

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.