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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.

Why don't we call on the credit card companies to be accountable? They need to be held accountable for their predatory lending practices.

Quotes by Paul Wellstone

Governments need to be authorized to provide 'open bank assistance.' The convolutions of Dodd-Frank aimed at 'avoiding' this tactic are ludicrous and will prove to be extremely costly to the system.

Quotes by Paul Singer

Given the typical fee structures of hedge funds, they need to do something different to make money in a consistent way.

Quotes by Paul Singer

I'm sure that my wanting to be an actor had to do with a need for approval.

Quotes by Paul Rudd

We need to stop spending money we don't have.

Quotes by Paul Ryan

You don't need a silver fork to eat good food.

Quotes by Paul Prudhomme

If you have acid in food, you need to sugar it. At a high temperature, the acids are changed to sugar.

Quotes by Paul Prudhomme

To err is human, but to really foul things up you need a computer.

Quotes by Paul R. Ehrlich

Ideas do not need to be esoteric to be original or exciting.

Quotes by Paul Rand

We need an immigration policy that works for America First.

Quotes by Paul Nehlen

We do not need an immigration policy that displaces American workers or American students and drives up costs in education.

Quotes by Paul Nehlen

We need trade for good jobs in Wisconsin.

Quotes by Paul Nehlen

Love is all you need.

Quotes by Paul McCartney

There is a need to take advantage of the change that has taken place in the Congo, however tragic that has been in its coming.

Quotes by Paul Kagame

I don't think that what we need is an eternal leader.

Quotes by Paul Kagame

We must protect our limited resources for those who are truly in need and who are doing all they can to be self-sufficient.

Quotes by Paul LePage

Sandwiches are wonderful. You don't need a spoon or a plate!

Quotes by Paul Lynde

There are only twelve tones and they need to be treated carefully.

Quotes by Paul Hindemith

At 23, I know I'm nowhere close to where I want to be and where I need to be and where I'm going to be.

Quotes by Paul George

Americans in all places and levels of government have begun to consider the areas where we need to prepare ourselves from future threats, including the latest weapon: bio-terror.

Quotes by Paul Gillmor

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.