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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.

We need the banks to be attractive to investors again.

Quotes by Ana Patricia Botin

We need to stop frowning upon failure whilst criticising those that succeed.

Quotes by Ana Patricia Botin

We need critical mass. We need people, not just one or two. We need a lot of them.

Quotes by Ana Patricia Botin

For India's economy to expand as rapidly and yet more sustainably than China's, we need to make our differences into virtues rather than vulnerabilities.

Quotes by Anand Mahindra

As humans, we need to reach out for support.

Quotes by Amy Purdy

When disease took my legs, I eventually realized I didn't need them to lead a full, empowering life.

Quotes by Amy Purdy

In the 21st century, our adversaries will continue to use cyberattacks against us. We need to be prepared to defend our networks against this growing threat to our democracy, especially the most fundamental part of our political system: our elections.

Quotes by Amy Klobuchar

I need to work to support myself and my kids. No one pays for my support.

Quotes by Amrita Singh

I need to tone up, as I eat a lot of fast food. I love Maccy D's, Subway and Domino's.

Quotes by Amy Childs

I need music like I need water.

Quotes by Amy Grant

'No' is an entire sentence in itself. No means no, and when somebody says it, you need to stop.

Quotes by Amitabh Bachchan

I don't know anything about music theory at all. Zero. But I don't really need to.

Quotes by Amos Lee

If a guy ever walks into a restaurant on a date wearing mandals, you need to leave immediately. It's just not necessary.

Quotes by Amber Valletta

I don't need a lot to make me happy.

Quotes by Amber Valletta

I need to be very hungry all the time. I need to be very hungry to write.

Quotes by Amelie Nothomb

I need quiet when I'm recording because I don't want any noise in the background.

Quotes by Amber Mark

We need to feminise history because we are 50 per cent of the population, and our story is just as interesting.

Quotes by Amanda Foreman

As women, we need to remember: don't be a doormat!

Quotes by Amanda Harlech

I'm definitely an independent person, and I don't need boyfriends all the time.

Quotes by Amanda Hearst

It feels so weird to be able to just kind of buy things when I want them or need them.

Quotes by Amanda Hocking

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.