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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.

You need to make relationships to help you.

Quotes by Andrew Shue

We need to acknowledge that families come in multiple shapes and sizes, that love is not a finite asset, and that caregiving involves more than a genetic imperative.

Quotes by Andrew Solomon

But there are definitely times when I just need to write to clarify my thoughts and put any doubts to bed.

Quotes by Andrew Strauss

We must aim for a zero-tolerance approach to hospital-acquired infections; we have to be clear about who's in charge at ward level, so there's proper accountability, and we need to reduce the reliance on agency nursing staff.

Quotes by Andrew Lansley

You need to make certain decisions to expand your market.

Quotes by Andrew Lau

The next few years are going to be horrendous in the UK. The last thing we need is a Somali pirate-style raid on the few wealth creators who still dare to navigate Britain's gale-force waters.

Quotes by Andrew Lloyd Webber

Great investors need to have the right combination of intuition, business sense and investment talent.

Quotes by Andrew Lo

The UK public have repeatedly shown enormous generosity to those in need.

Quotes by Andrew Mitchell

Obviously the shift to gas and the need for large amounts of gas in the United States is going to be a major focus of attention on the part of producers.

Quotes by Andrew Gould

It is also asserted that the election settled the matters of the war and the torture of prisoners. These are dead issues that no longer need be addressed.

Quotes by Andrew Greeley

We all enjoy pushing ourselves to accomplish our objectives. But we don't need stress to get there.

Quotes by Andrew J. Bernstein

The U.N. can meet and discuss, but we don't need their permission.

Quotes by Andrew Card

I'm gradually getting rid of all the things I don't need.

Quotes by Andrew Flintoff

What I would say is governments need assistance to run their organisations more efficiently just like businesses do.

Quotes by Andrew Forrest

We really need to change taxation policy so that it is not skewed against owning more than one house.

Quotes by Andrew Forrest

A hero has faced it all: he need not be undefeated, but he must be undaunted.

Quotes by Andrew Bernstein

An opera singer is like an athlete before a match. An athlete cannot overdo anything. In order to perform at the highest possible level, you need to refrain from activities so as to be able to express this power.

Quotes by Andrea Bocelli

Neither we nor our European friends need prolonged uncertainty, and not everything needs to be negotiated before Article 50 is triggered and the exit process is concluded.

Quotes by Andrea Leadsom

I very rarely use a credit card, but I do if I know I have big bills coming and I need to stagger payment.

Quotes by Andrea McLean

Wedding rings need to be sparkly to remind us not to have sex with other people.

Quotes by Andrea Savage

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.